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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Two more people arrested after 'car drives into pedestrians following a fight at private event'
Two further arrests have been made after a car allegedly drove into pedestrians following a report of a fight at a private event. Police were yesterday called to De Montfort Street, in the centre of Leicester, just after 12.30am where two men and two women had been hurt in the crash. 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 following the collision. Two further men from Leicester were arrested yesterday afternoon. A 28-year-old man is being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the collision. The second man, a 34-year-old, was arrested on suspicion of affray. All three men arrested remain in police custody while the four injured are still receiving treatment in hospital where they are in a 'stable condition'. The car believed to have been involved in the crash was found nearby. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall of Leicestershire Police said: 'We have been working tirelessly today to understand the sequence of events and how the incidents of the early hours occurred. 'The cordon was in place for much of today to allow for thorough investigations to be carried out, including the attendance of forensic officers. This has now been lifted. 'We do continue to ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow our investigation to continue. We will continue to provide updates and information as and when we are able to. 'Officers will remain in the area on foot patrol offering reassurance. Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have. Anyone with information is also urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 27 of May 31.
Sky News
2 days ago
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- Sky News
More arrests after car 'collided with number of pedestrians' in Leicester
Police have made two more arrests after a car collided with pedestrians in Leicester. Two men and two women were injured in the incident on De Montford Street shortly after 12.30am on Saturday. Leicestershire Police said it responded to reports that a car "collided with a number of pedestrians in the street". The incident was reported to have happened after a fight at the same location. 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 following the collision. He remains in police custody. On Saturday afternoon, police arrested two more men. A 28-year-old man from Leicester is being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Meanwhile, a 34-year-old man from Leicester was arrested on suspicion of affray. Police said the suspects and the four injured people had all been in attendance at a private event nearby prior to the collision. 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. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: "We have been working tirelessly today to understand the sequence of events and how the incidents of the early hours occurred. "The cordon was in place for much of today to allow for thorough investigations to be carried out, including the attendance of forensic officers. This has now been lifted. "We do continue to ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow our investigation to continue. We will continue to provide updates and information as and when we are able to. "Officers will remain in the area on foot patrol offering reassurance. Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have.
Sky News
3 days ago
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- Sky News
Man arrested after 'car collides with number of pedestrians' in Leicester
A man has been arrested after reports that a car collided with a number of pedestrians in Leicester, police have said. Two men and two women have been injured following the incident in De Montfort Street shortly after 12.30am. The incident happened following a report of a fight at the same location, Leicestershire Police said. Three of those hurt are in hospital with serious injuries, while one man had minor injuries. Police have said it is understood that the suspect and the four victims involved in the collision had all been in attendance at a private event nearby prior to the collision. 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 following the collision. He remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives. The car believed to have been involved in the incident has been found in nearby Margaret Street and has been recovered as part of the investigation. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: "We understand the serious concern there will be about this incident. "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 enquiries, 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. "We have officers at the scene carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance. Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have. "You can also contact police on 101, quoting incident number 27 of 31 May." Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Car ploughs into pedestrians in city leaving four injured – with man arrested over crash
POLICE are investigating after a car collided with a number of pedestrians, leaving four injured. Emergency crews rushed to the scene in De Montfort Street, Leicester, shortly after 12.30am today, following reports of a car hitting pedestrians. Four people - two men and two women - were injured in the late night collision and were all quickly rushed to hospital, police confirmed. A 31-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. He remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives. Three of the victims were left with "serious" injuries in the collision. Leicestershire Police added that there had also been a report of a fight at the same location earlier on in the night. In a statement today, cops explained that the suspect, as well as the four victims, had all been understood to be attending a private event nearby before the shocking collision. They added that the car believed to be involved was discovered in a nearby street and had been recovered as part of the investigation. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: "We understand the serious concern there will be about this incident. "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 enquiries, 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. "We have officers at the scene carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance. "Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have." If you wish to contact police with any information, call 101, quoting incident number 27 of May 31. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 1
