A 26-year-old man has died in hospital after a group of pedestrians were struck by a car in Nottinghamshire over the weekend, prompting a murder investigation.
Incident Details
Police confirmed that Tyler Fairman, a footballer for non-league side Woodthorpe Park Rangers, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, three days after the incident. The collision occurred in the early hours of Saturday when a red Vauxhall Astra mounted a kerb and hit a group of people in Arnold, near Nottingham.
Fairman was among several pedestrians injured and was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts, according to a statement from Nottinghamshire Police on Wednesday.
Arrest and Charges
Duane Anthony, 40, was arrested on Saturday evening and appeared in court on Monday charged with five counts of attempted murder. He also faces charges of aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and driving without valid insurance. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear at Nottingham Crown Court on June 8.
Investigation Update
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, leading the investigation, expressed condolences: "As we release the sad news of Tyler's death, our first thoughts go to his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Both they and the other people injured or affected by this collision continue to be supported by specially trained police officers."
She confirmed the case is now a murder investigation and urged the public not to share information online due to active criminal proceedings. "We are aware of videos of the incident circulating on social media and have informed the victims and their families of this. They have appealed to anyone who has shared or posted any such videos to take them down immediately so that Tyler's family can grieve in peace," she added.
Club Tribute
Woodthorpe Park Rangers previously stated that three team members, including the manager, were struck by the car after an end-of-season awards night. The club paid tribute on X, formerly Twitter: "Rest in peace TY. Forever our number 6."
