Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Derby

March 29, 2026

TL;DR

Seven people were injured in Derby when a car struck pedestrians on Friar Gate.
Injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses.
Police are investigating potential motives and are not ruling out terrorism.
Eyewitnesses played a crucial role in the rapid apprehension of the suspect.
Victims were taken to Royal Derby hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Local businesses remained closed on Sunday, and the cordon was lifted.
Local MPs and religious figures have expressed shock and offered thoughts to those affected.

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