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Man Charged After Derby Car Attack

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Derby Man Charged with Driving Car into Crowd, Injuring Seven

A man from Derby, UK, faces serious charges after allegedly driving his car into a crowd, injuring seven pedestrians. Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, is accused of mounting the pavement in his Suzuki Swift, hitting four men and three women. He appeared in court on multiple charges, showing no emotion. Police and local leaders expressed shock, and the area was closed to vehicles over Easter. Four victims have been discharged, and Ponnachan remains in custody awaiting trial.

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Man Charged After Derby Car Attack

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0:00On April 1st, a 36-year-old man from Derby faces serious charges after allegedly driving his car into a crowd in the city center, injuring seven pedestrians on March 28th. Sandhu Panashan, who moved to the UK from India years ago, is accused of mounting the pavement in a Suzuki Swift outside a pub on Friar Gate around. 9.30pm, hitting four men and three women aged 36 to 52, with non-life threatening injuries. He appeared in court this week on six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, dangerous, driving, and possessing a bladed article showing no emotion as he confirmed his details in a grey t-shirt and joggers. Police and local leaders express shock, with the community reeling from the chaos of screams and emergency response, while council officials closed. Friar Gate to vehicles over the Easter holiday to reassured nighttime crowds. Four victims have already been discharged from hospital, cops are still seeking dash cam or phone footage, and Panashan remains in custody awaiting.

1:08Derby Crown Court on April 29th as the case moves forward.

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