Derby Car Attack: Suspect Grilled for Pedestrian Injuries

0:00That's your update from Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Detectives in Derby got extra time to grill a suspect arrested for attempted murder after a car slammed into seven pedestrians outside a pub in the city center. It happened around 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, outside the Bishop Blaze on Friargate, when a black Suzuki Swift jumped the curb and hit four men and three women aged 36 to 52. Their injuries are serious but not life-threatening, and three have already left the hospital. Witnesses described the driver speeding straight into the crowd of smokers on the pavement, leaving folks in shock as screens filled the air, and one. Woman was stretched away, bleeding from the head, local MPs and the city council leader called it horrifying, praising bystanders and business staff who rushed to help. The 36-year-old suspect, originally from India, believing in Derby, was nabbed just seven minutes later on charges including dangerous driving and grievous bodily harm.

1:01Counter-terrorism officers are lending a hand with the probe, but police stress is not being treated as terrorism. Meanwhile, cops are chasing dash cam or phone footage from anyone nearby while the investigation rolls on with multi-agency support. Over the Easter weekend, though closed Friargate to vehicles at night to keep celebrations safe as victims recover.