British police said seven people sustained “serious but not life-threatening injuries” when a car struck pedestrians in the central English city of Derby the previous evening.
Derbyshire Police reported the incident occurred on Friar Gate at about 9:30 p.m. local time, when a black Suzuki Swift hit several people.
Ambulance crews treated the seven at the scene and they were taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in nearby Nottingham.
Officers set up a cordon on Friar Gate as they investigated the scene, the force said.
A man in his 30s, originally from India, was located shortly after the incident and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving. He remains in police custody as inquiries continue.
Police said they are exploring all possible motives and that the investigation is ongoing.
Catherine Atkinson, the Member of Parliament for Derby North, said she was “deeply shocked” and expressed sympathy for those injured while thanking emergency services.
Edited by: Natalie Muller