Driver ‘hits multiple pedestrians’ in city centre with man arrested

Multiple pedestrians have been injured, some of them seriously, after a car ploughed into people in Derby city center.

The incident happened at about 9.30pm yesterday when a black Suzuki Swift struck pedestrians in Friar Gate.

Several people were hurt, some of them seriously, the police confirmed.

Ambulance crews treated the victims at the scene before they were rushed to the hospital.

A vehicle believed to have been involved was pulled over shortly after the incident.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and taken into police custody.

Derbyshire Constabulary said: ‘Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.’

The Friar Gate area from the junction with Curzon Street and Cheapside up to Ford Street has been cordoned off.

It will remain closed for a ‘considerable time’ so people should avoid the area, the police said.

Detectives said: ‘Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident.’

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