Police issue update after 'several pedestrians struck' in midlands car ramming

FOUR PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL 08:53, 01 Jun 2025 Police have issued an update after a car ploughed into 'a number of pedestrians' in a suspected car ramming. Detectives are

working to piece together what happened after a car collided with people in De Montfort Street, Leicester. Four people – two men and two women – were injured in the collision and taken to

hospital. Three of those injured were last night still in hospital in a serious but stable condition. The fourth person suffered minor injuries in the ordeal, which took place just before

12.35am on Saturday, May 31. A 31-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested following the collision on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by

dangerous driving. Article continues below He remains in police custody. READ MORE: STALKER THREATENED EX-GIRLFRIEND WITH ACID ATTACK IN CRUEL TERROR CAMPAIGN AFTER BREAK-UP Leicestershire

Police has now confirmed it has made further arrests. A 28-year-old man, from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury

by dangerous driving. A second man, a 34-year-old, also from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of affray. They are both in police custody. Police believe the incident happened

following a fight at the same location. It is understood the suspects and the four injured were all at a private event nearby prior to the incident. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall

said: "We have been working tirelessly today to understand the sequence of events and how the incidents of the early hours occurred. "The cordon was in place for much of Saturday

to allow for thorough investigations to be carried out, including the attendance of forensic officers. "This has now been lifted. "We do continue to ask that people do not

speculate about this incident, including on social media, in order to allow our investigation to continue. "We will continue to provide updates and information as and when we are able

to. "Officers will remain in the area on foot patrol offering reassurance. "Please do speak with them regarding any information you may have or any concerns you may have. Article

continues below "If you have any information, you can also contact police on 101, quoting incident number 27 of May 31." _Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by

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