Counter terrorism officers assisting after pedestrians hit by car in English city

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hit pedestrians, but police keeping an open mind about potential motives

Counter terrorism officers are assisting local officers with the investigation in Derby. Picture: Jacob King/PA

Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives.

A 36-year-old Derby man, who is originally from India but had lived in the UK for a number of years, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday and remains in police custody, Derbyshire Police said.