A 40-year-old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car struck a group of pedestrians in a town centre, leaving one victim with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in Market Place, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, at approximately 1:12 am on Saturday morning, following an alleged altercation in the town centre shortly beforehand.
Nottinghamshire Police reported that a red Vauxhall Astra hit a group of people, causing life-threatening injuries to one man and less serious injuries to four other men. The driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled on foot. Duane Anthony, 40, of Marton Road, Chilwell, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and driving without valid insurance. He is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.
Football club confirms player among victims
Woodthorpe Park Rangers football club released a statement on Sunday confirming that one of its players is fighting for his life in hospital after the incident. The club said three members of its team, including the manager, were struck by the car in Arnold town centre. The statement read: “We are hoping and praying for our player who is a much loved lad by all, we’re supporting each other the best we can. We are all clearly struggling right now and are asking for privacy and respect so we can get our heads around what has happened, this is a heartbreaking and awful time for our club.”
Police appeal for calm
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow of Nottinghamshire Police said: “As we share today’s news, our thoughts remain with those affected by this incident, in particular the man who sustained life-threatening injuries. The victims and their families have been updated on today’s charging decision, which we hope will provide some small degree of comfort at this difficult time. This was a shocking incident that will have been incredibly distressing for all those involved and anyone who witnessed it happen. On that note, I’d ask people to please not speculate about this incident, online or otherwise, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice. As our investigation continues, I would like to thank the entire investigation team, who worked around the clock throughout the weekend to help secure these charges.”
