Man Charged After Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Derby

0:00It's March 31st. This is Europe News Today, AI-powered stories shaping Europe. I'm Cory with the story. A 36-year-old man faces serious charges after a car plowed into seven pedestrians in Derby, injuring them outside a pub on Saturday night. Sandhu Panashan, from Alvastin, got hit with six counts of causing Grievous bodily harm with intent, one attempted Grievous bodily harm, dangerous. Driving and possession of a bladed article. The crash happened around 9.30 p.m. when his black Suzuki Swift mounted the pavement near Bishop Blaze on Friar Gate. Four men and three women between 36 and 52 years old got hurt, but police say none of the injuries threatened their lives and four have. Already left the hospital. Folks in Derby are reeling from the shock, with police chiefs saying it sent waves through the whole community. Their hearts go out to the victims, families, and witnesses, and they're grateful for public help during the probe. Panashan, originally from India, but living locally, got arrested just seven minutes after the incident.

1:03Counterterrorism teams pitched in on the investigation, though it's not being treated as terror-related, and he's remanded in custody for court. Wednesday, prosecutors worked fast with police to build the case, but the probe rolls on. They're still hunting for any dash cam or phone footage. Officials asked everyone to skip all my guesses, so justice can move forward. Clean for all involved.