A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby city centre.
The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm today.
A number of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital.
Police officers stopped a vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident shortly after it happened. The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody.
Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident.
If you can help, get in touch urgently using the details at the bottom of this post.
Friar Gate is completely closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside up to Ford Street. The road will be closed for a considerable time so please avoid the area completely.
Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.
BREAKING: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after “multiple pedestrians” were struck by a car in Derby city centre.
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UPDATE:
We can confirm that seven people were injured when a car was driven into pedestrians in a city centre street.
The car, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday 28 March.
Seven people were treated at the scene by ambulance crews and taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
The seven suffered a range of serious but not life-threatening injuries and we can confirm that contrary to online speculation, no one died in the incident.
A man in his 30s, who is originally from India, was found a short time after the incident.
He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.
He remains in police custody.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing and we are keeping an open mind as to the motives.
Anyone who can help should contact us using one of the below methods, quoting incident 1131 of March 28:
Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
#FriarGate | Drivers whose vehicles are parked within the cordon in Derby city centre will not be able to retrieve them until further notice.
Friar Gate and some surrounding streets are closed while an investigation into the circumstances of last night’s incident continues.
Vehicles will not be accessible until the scene has been lifted and the road has reopened, unless we are able to advise otherwise.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.
Flowers have been laid at the cordon on Friar Gate, Derby after a man is alleged to have driven a Suzuki swift into pedestrians in the city centre @LBC pic.twitter.com/uBs3GfPejx
— George Icke (@georgeickelbc) March 29, 2026
Social media users also sent their thoughts to those affected as Derby County issue statement after an incident in city centre with people injured and arrest made…
@TracyFi31470652: just awful, best wishes from mufc fan
@BuxtonHW: 🖤🤍🐏
@MikoUnderARock: 🐏🤍🖤
@jxe_l: one city, one club
Drew Renhard: I hope everyone is okay. Keep Right On 👍🏻
Jane Jackson: Speedy recovery to those involved 🙏 xx
Patrick Hartle-Ryton: Hope anyone out tonight is safe!!
Alan Colclough: All the best from a stokie 👍
Michelle James: Hope all that are injured make a full recovery. Sad day again in Derby xx
Sandra Morris: Absolutely awful. Wishing everyone a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Sue Jane Taylor: Horrendous ordeal to all involved, wishing everyone a speedy recovery 🙏
Diane Gregory: This is very sad to read. Sincerely hope all the injured make a good recovery.
Mandy Hunt: I am very sorry to read this. I hope all involved get the help they need.
Karina ‘kat’ Burrows: My thoughts go to everyone involved, hope all injured people are ok
Shannon Louise Cooper: This is awful, hope everyone is okay
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— ethanh (@ethandcfc77) March 29, 2026