Man charged with five counts of attempted murder after car strikes pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town centre

A man faces five counts of attempted murder after a car struck a group of pedestrians in a Nottinghamshire town centre.

Nottinghamshire Police said one man suffered life-threatening injuries and remained critically ill in hospital after he was hit by a Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, Arnold, at about 01:10 BST on Saturday. Four other men suffered minor injuries.

Duane Anthony, 40, of Marton Road, Chilwell, is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later. Police said he had also been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, 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," she added.

"This was a shocking incident that will have been incredibly distressing for all those involved and anyone who witnessed it happen."

Burrow asked people not to speculate about the incident online or otherwise, as doing so could impede the pursuit of justice.

She thanked the investigation team, who worked around the clock throughout the weekend to secure the charges, as the probe continues.