Major update on leicester crash after car 'hit multiple pedestrians after fight'

AN UPDATE HAS BEEN GIVEN AFTER FOUR PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER A CAR REPORTEDLY PLOUGHED INTO SEVERAL PEDESTRIANS IN LEICESTER CITY CENTRE DURING THE EARLY HOURS OF SATURDAY MORNING

08:50, 01 Jun 2025 Two more people have been arrested following an incident where a car allegedly rammed into several pedestrians in Leicester city centre during the early hours of Saturday

morning. Four people – two men and two women – were hospitalised, with three sustaining serious injuries. The event unfolded just after 12.30am on De Montfort Street after reports of a

brawl at the same spot. A 31-year-old Leicester man was initially detained on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving

post-collision. He remains in police custody. Following thorough investigations, two more men were arrested on Saturday afternoon. A 28-year-old Leicester man has been taken into custody on

suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving post-collision. The second man, a 34-year-old also from Leicester, has been arrested

on suspicion of affray. Both are currently in police custody, reports the Mirror. Police believe the suspects and four victims involved in the collision had all attended a private event

nearby prior to the incident. The vehicle allegedly involved was later found abandoned on nearby Margaret Street and has been seized as part of the investigation. Article continues below On

Saturday, a substantial police cordon was established around De Montfort Street as inquiries, including forensic investigations, were conducted. Leicestershire's finest have made a plea

to the public to avoid any speculation about a recent crash, especially on social media, so they can get on with their investigations. Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall shared: "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 today to allow for

thorough investigations to be carried out, including the attendance of forensic officers. This has now been lifted." She insisted wild guesses and speculations posted on social media

should be avoided while the police explore all investigations: "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. Article continues below "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." And if you know something or have witnessed the incident, give a

call to the police on 101, and mention incident number 27 from May 31. _FOR THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND STORIES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE FROM THE DAILY STAR, SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS._