Summary

  • Five people have been injured after a car was driven into a group of pedestrians following an "altercation" in Arnold town centre, Nottinghamshire Police say

  • One man suffered life-threatening injuries, police add

  • "We believe an argument has taken place in Arnold town centre and this has resulted in a car being driven at a group of people," Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow says

  • A search is under way for the driver who abandoned the car and fled on foot - police have identified the suspect

  • There is "no indication at this stage of any ongoing threat to the wider public"

Live Reporting

Edited by Matt Bunn and Gavin Bevis, with reporting from Isaac Ashe at the scene

  1. Police statement on the incident

    Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said there was no indication currently that there was an "ongoing threat to the wider public".

    She added: "We understand the incident will cause concern in the community.

    “Officers will remain at the scene today to carry out further inquiries, speak to local people and offer reassurance.

    “It is also important anyone with information, or relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage, gets in touch without delay.”

  2. Cordons in place in town centre

    Police have cordoned off the area while investigations take place.

    Market Place is closed as well as the junctions from Gedling Road to Derby Street, Hallams Lane and Central Avenue.

    Police said the closures were expected to remain in place "for some time" and advised people to avoid the area.

    Public transport has also been affected, with Nottingham City Transport confirming its Lime 59 service will not be serving certain stops while the roads are closed.

  3. What we know so far

    • One person has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, in the early hours of Saturday
    • Police were called to Market Place at about 01:10 BST to reports a red Vauxhall Astra had hit "a number of people"
    • The driver, believed to be a white man, abandoned the car and left the scene. A police search is under way
    • Police added there was "no indication at this stage of any ongoing threat to the wider public"

  4. Several injured after car crashed into multiple pedestrians, police say

    Several people have been injured after a car collided into multiple pedestrians in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, in the early hours of Saturday.

    Stay with us for the latest updates throughout the day.