Man, 31, arrested after car 'collides with multiple pedestrians' in Leicester city centre
31 May 2025, 11:17 | Updated: 31 May 2025, 12:10
A man has been arrested after 'colliding with multiple pedestrians' in Leicester city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Police were called to the site of a collision on De Montfort Street, Leicester, at 12.34am on Saturday morning.
The incident is reported to have happened following a report of a fight at the same location.
A 31-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after four people were struck by a vehicle.
Four people – two men and two women – were injured in the collision, with police confirming all four remain in hospital, three people with serious injuries.
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It is understood that the suspect and the four victims involved in the collision had all been in attendance at a private event nearby prior to the incident, Leicestershire Police confirmed.
The man remains in police custody, according to the force and continues to be questioned by detectives.
The car thought to be linked to the incident was later recovered on nearby Margaret Street, the force said in an update on Saturday morning.
Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: “We understand the serious concern there will be about this incident.
“Four people currently remain in hospital and an investigation is ongoing as we continue to establish the full circumstances and the events leading up to this incident. "
"A man remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers," she added.
“A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and will remain while enquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out.
“We do ask that people do not speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow a thorough investigation to take place.
“We have officers at the scene carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance. Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have.
“You can also contact police on 101, quoting incident number 27 of 31 May.”
