Car hits pedestrians in Derby, driver arrested
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- •Derbyshire Police detained the male driver at the scene shortly after the collision on 2026-03-29.
- •Officers opened an attempted murder investigation following initial interviews with the suspect.
- •The incident took place in Derby city centre, described by witnesses as busy at the time.
- •Witnesses reported seeing people lying on the ground and "covered in blood" after the impact.
- •Police stated that several of the injured pedestrians suffered serious but not life-threatening wounds.
- •Emergency services, including multiple ambulances, responded and transported victims to local hospitals.
- •Roads in the affected part of Derby were closed for several hours while police gathered CCTV footage and other evidence.
- •Local authorities increased visible patrols in Derby city centre following the incident to reassure residents.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Derbyshire Police confirm the crash was a deliberate attack unrelated to wider groups Local courts in England may bring attempted murder charges focused solely on the individual driver.
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