A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car ploughed into a group of pedestrians in a Nottinghamshire town centre, leaving one victim with life-threatening injuries.
Incident Details
Police were called to the centre of Arnold, Nottinghamshire, at approximately 1:12 am on Saturday following reports of an altercation. A red Vauxhall Astra then collided with several people. One man sustained life-threatening injuries, while four other men were injured less severely. The 40-year-old driver fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle.
Counter-terrorism police are not involved in the investigation, authorities confirmed. Roads that were closed in the area have since reopened.
Police Investigation
DCI Ruby Burrow, leading the investigation, stated: 'We have shared this important update with the family of the seriously injured man and they are being supported by specialist officers. We would ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances around the incident and respect the privacy of those involved.'
Burrow added: 'Our investigation remains ongoing, and we are keeping an open mind while these extensive inquiries continue. We’d like to thank those members of the public who have shared information with us, but still want to hear from anyone else who can assist. Anyone who has relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage should also get in touch and share it with the investigation team.'
Appeal for Information
Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to call 101, quoting incident 46 of May 9, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Police have thanked local residents for their understanding during the road closures.
