Pedestrian Dies After Car Strikes Group in Nottinghamshire, Prompting Murder Probe

A man injured when a car struck a group of pedestrians in Nottinghamshire has died in hospital.

Tyler Fairman, 26, suffered life-threatening injuries after a Vauxhall Astra hit five pedestrians in Market Place, Arnold, shortly before 01:10 BST on Saturday. He was pronounced dead on Tuesday, Nottinghamshire Police said. A murder investigation is now under way.

Duane Anthony, 40, was arrested and charged with five counts of attempted murder on Monday. He also faces charges of aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.

Anthony is next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, said: "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."

"We can also confirm today that this is now a murder investigation."

"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."