Championship club Derby County has responded with a statement after seven people were injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in Derby city center on Saturday night.
Derby County has released a statement following the incident in the city center (Image: Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images)
Derby County says it is “shocked and saddened” after seven people were seriously injured in an incident in Derby city centre. A man has been arrested after a car plowed into a pedestrian in Friar Gate on Saturday night.
Police confirmed that there were no fatalities and that the injuries to the seven people were not life-threatening. They were rushed to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham for treatment.
A man in his 30s from India was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and intentional dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Police said there was “no ongoing danger to the public” and they were “open to any motive”. Forensic investigators were still at the scene Sunday morning and the investigation continues.
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The Rams posted on social media: “Derby County Football Club is shocked and saddened by last night’s incident in the city center, which left a number of people injured. “Our thoughts are with all those affected, their families and the wider community at this difficult time.”
“I would also like to put on record a huge thank you to the emergency services who responded so quickly and professionally.”
Derbyshire County Cricket Club wrote: “The thoughts of everyone at Derbyshire County Cricket Club are with those affected by the tragic incident in Derby yesterday evening.”
Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said in a statement: “I am appalled that several pedestrians were injured after being struck by a vehicle in an accident in the city center on Saturday evening.”
Police forensic officers were called to the scene on Sunday morning (Image: Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images)
“My thoughts and those of the entire city are with the injured, their families, and everyone who witnessed this tragic event. We would like to thank them for their quick response and professional care under such difficult circumstances.”
“Our frontline responders are doing an outstanding job and the safety of our residents remains our absolute priority. We are working closely with Derbyshire Police to investigate the circumstances of this incident. I would encourage anyone with information to contact police immediately to assist with their investigations.”
Catherine Atkinson, the Labor MP for Derby North, told BBC Radio Derby: “We see these incidents all over the world, but I never expected it to happen in my city or my home.”
“I can’t imagine what those who were injured or who witnessed the incident must be feeling. Throughout the night and today, many people will be desperately trying to make sure their loved ones are safe.”
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