Two people who were seriously injured when a car ‘ploughed’ into pedestrians in a city centre have been discharged from hospital.Counter-terror officers have been leading the investigation after a car hit seven people outside a pub in Derby city centre on Saturday evening.
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over the incident is still being held in custody after detectives were given more time to question him, police said on Monday.Seven people were treated at the scene and taken to hospital after suffering serious but non-life threatening injuries after they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm.
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Forensic teams at the scene on Saturday
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Police at the scene
Two have since been discharged, police later confirmed.
Counter terrorism officers are part of the investigation into what happened, which is “common practice” for an incident of this nature.It does not mean they believe it is terror-related and they are still investigating potential motives, the force said.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “Seven people were injured during the incident and sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. All were taken to hospital and two have since been discharged.”The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving, Derbyshire Police said.
He was held on the other side of the city centre seven minutes after the incident, Derby’s police lead, Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred, said on Sunday.It was a “horrific incident” that has “shocked the city”, she told reporters.The man lives in the city and has been in the UK for a number of years, but is originally from India.
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Shoes and blankets at the scene. Pic: PA
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Police cordon near to the scene in Friar Gate, Derby. Pic: PA
She said: “He was safely stopped in Station Approach, where the bridge crosses over towards [Derby County FC stadium] Pride Park.Chief Superintendent Aldred thanked eyewitnesses for their help in detaining him.She added that the force believes it is an isolated incident, and there is no wider risk to the public.Detectives are appealing to anyone with footage of the incident to come forward.Read more on Jattvibe:Russia kicks out British ‘spy’How football fans feel about VAR
The force said it is thought the suspect drove off along Friar Gate away from the city centre, towards Ashbourne Road, then into Bridge Street, Lodge Lane towards Five Lamps, Garden Street and Duffield Road before going into St Alkmund’s Way.The visibly damaged vehicle was then stopped by police a short time later at Station Approach, the force said.
