Two more arrests after car hits pedestrians in Leicester
Two more people have been arrested after a car crashed into pedestrians in Leicester.Police were called to the incident in De Montfort Street in the city centre at 00:34 BST on Saturday, which left three people with serious injuries and one person with minor injuries.A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, had already been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.Officers said a 28-year-old man, from Leicester, and a 34 year-old man, also from Leicester have now been arrested and remain in police custody.
The 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the collision, said police.The 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, added officers.Police said the incident was reported to have happened following a fight at the same location and believe the suspects and the four victims had all been in attendance at a private event nearby prior to the incident.
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