A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle ploughed into pedestrians in Arnold town centre, leaving one victim with life-threatening injuries.
Emergency services were called to Market Place at 1.12am on Saturday (May 9) following reports that a red Vauxhall Astra had struck a group of people. Police have established that a confrontation occurred in the town centre shortly before the incident.
One man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, while four other men sustained minor injuries. A dedicated team of detectives spent the day hunting for the suspect before making an arrest on Saturday evening, according to Nottinghamshire Live.
The 40-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is currently being held in custody. Counter Terrorism Police are not involved in the inquiry.
Investigation Update
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, leading the investigation, stated: "We have shared this important update with the family of the seriously injured man and they are being supported by specialist officers. We would ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances around the incident and respect the privacy of those involved."
Burrow added: "Our investigation remains ongoing and we are keeping an open mind while these extensive inquiries continue. We'd like to thank those members of the public who have shared information with us but still want to hear from anyone else who can assist."
Anyone with relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell, or mobile phone footage is urged to contact the investigation team. All road closures in the area have now been lifted, and police thanked local people for their understanding.
Scene and Aftermath
A cordon remained in place in Arnold town centre for approximately 17 hours, forcing numerous businesses to shut for the day following the incident. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 46 of May 9, 2026. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
