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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Driver arrested after car hits pedestrians
Four people are in hospital after being hit by a car following a fight, police said. A man has been arrested after the vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians following a report of a brawl, Leicestershire Police said. Those involved in the crash are understood to have attended a private event nearby, the force added. Officers were called to De Montfort Street, Leicester, just after 12.30am on Saturday where two men and two women had been hurt in the crash. Three of them suffered serious injuries, while one man had minor injuries. All four remain in hospital. A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody. Police said it was understood the man and the four people injured had been at an event nearby and the crash is reported to have happened after a fight at the same location as the crash. The car believed to have been involved in the crash was found nearby. Det Insp Jenny Tattersall said: 'Four people currently remain in hospital and an investigation is ongoing as we continue to establish the full circumstances and the events leading up to this incident. 'A man remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers. 'A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and will remain while inquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out. 'We do ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow a thorough investigation to take place.' Anyone with information is asked to speak to police at the scene or contact them on 101 quoting incident number 27 of May 31. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Man is arrested 'after car drives into pedestrians following a fight at private event'
A man has been arrested after a car allegedly drove into pedestrians following a report of a fight at a private event. The driver and those injured in the crash are understood to have attended the gathering nearby, Leicestershire Police said. Police were called to De Montfort Street, in the centre of Leicester, just after 12.30am on Saturday where two men and two women had been hurt in the crash. Three of them suffered serious injuries and one man had minor injuries. All four remain in hospital. A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody. Police said it was understood the man and the four people injured had been at a private event nearby and the crash is reported to have happened after a fight at the same location as the crash. The car believed to have been involved in the crash was found nearby. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: 'Four people currently remain in hospital and an investigation is ongoing as we continue to establish the full circumstances and the events leading up to this incident. 'A man remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers. 'A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and will remain while inquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out. 'We do ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow a thorough investigation to take place.' Anyone with information is asked to speak to police at the scene or contact them on 101 quoting incident number 27 of May 31.
Telegraph
3 days ago
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- Telegraph
Four in hospital after being hit by car after fight
Four people are in hospital after being hit by a car following a fight, police said. A man has been arrested after the vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians following a report of a brawl, Leicestershire Police said. Those involved in the crash are understood to have attended a private event nearby, the force added. Officers were called to De Montfort Street, Leicester, just after 12.30am on Saturday where two men and two women had been hurt in the crash. Three of them suffered serious injuries, while one man had minor injuries. All four remain in hospital. A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody. Police said it was understood the man and the four people injured had been at an event nearby and the crash is reported to have happened after a fight at the same location as the crash. The car believed to have been involved in the crash was found nearby. Det Insp Jenny Tattersall said: 'Four people currently remain in hospital and an investigation is ongoing as we continue to establish the full circumstances and the events leading up to this incident. 'A man remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers. 'A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and will remain while inquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out. 'We do ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow a thorough investigation to take place.'
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Man arrested after car hits number of pedestrians in Leicester
Three people have been left with serious injuries after a car crashed into pedestrians in were called to the incident in De Montfort Street in the city centre at 00:34 BST on Saturday, after receiving reports of a fight in the same force said one man sustained minor injuries from the incident, whilst one other man and two women have serious injuries - all four remain in hopsital.A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. Police belive the suspect and the four victims involved in the incident had all been in attendance at a private event nearby before the car believed to have been involved in the incident was found in nearby Margaret Street and has been recovered as part of the investigation, said Insp Jenny Tattersall said: "We understand the serious concern there will be about this incident."A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and will remain while enquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out."
