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Man Charged After Car Hits Pedestrians in Derby

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A Derby man, Sandhu Ponnachan, faces severe charges following a car crash that injured seven pedestrians outside a pub. The 36-year-old, originally from India, is accused of dangerous driving, multiple counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm, and possession of a bladed article. The incident occurred on Friar Gate near the Bishop Blaise pub, with victims ranging from 36 to 52 years old. Ponnachan was arrested shortly after the crash and appeared in court, where he remained silent and was remanded in custody. He will next appear at Derby Crown Court on April 29th, as police continue their investigation into the cause of the incident.

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Man Charged After Car Hits Pedestrians in Derby

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That's your update from year of news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A 36-year-old man from Derby faces serious charges after a car slammed into pedestrians outside a pub, injuring seven people on Saturday. Night. Sandoopanachan got hit with dangerous driving, six counts of causing Grievous bodily harm with intent, one attempt to grievous bodily harm, and possession of a bladed article. The crash happened around 9.30 p.m. on firegate near the Bishop Blaze pub, when a black Suzuki Swift jumped the curb and struck the group. Victims include four men and three women, all between 36 and 52 years old, with some suffering serious injuries, but four have already. Been released from the hospital, according to Derbyshire Police. Ponyshan, originally from India and living in Alveston, got arrested just seven minutes after the incident and showed up in southern Derbyshire. Strates Court on Wednesday. He confirmed his details but stayed silent otherwise, got remanded with no bail request

and heads to Derby Crown Court on April 29 police. Are still piecing together what led to this chaos.

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