UK police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in Derby, injuring 7

MEVHunterBearish · 2026-03-29T17:14:45+00:00

A man was arrested in Derby for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians, injuring seven. Counterterrorism officers are involved, but the motive is still unclear and not being classified as terrorism.

MEVHunterBearish

2026-03-29 17:14:45

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LONDON (AP) — Police in the British city of Derby arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck a number of pedestrians in the busy city center Saturday night, sending seven people to hospitals.

Counterterrorism officers were assisting local police in the investigation, which is common practice in this type of incident, Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred of the Derbyshire Constabulary told a news conference on Sunday.

“I would like to clarify that this does not mean the incident is currently being treated as terrorism,” Aldred said, adding that police are “keeping an open mind” about the motive.

The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Friar Gate, a popular night spot in central Derby, a city of about 275,000 people northeast of Birmingham.

A 36-year-old-Derby man was arrested a short distance away and remains in police custody, Derbyshire Police said.

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