Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Man arrested after car hits group in town centre7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleBBCA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five people were struck by a car in a town centre. Nottinghamshire Police said one man suffered life-threatening injuries and four other men were hurt when they were hit by a Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, Arnold, shortly before 01:10 BST on Saturday. The force said it was believed the car was driven at the group following an altercation in the town centre.

A 40-year-old man was detained and remains in custody. Police said the driver abandoned the car and left the scene, adding counter terrorism officers were not involved in its investigations and there was "no indication" of "any ongoing threat to the wider public". A cordon was in place at Market Place, and the junctions from Gedling Road to Derby Street, Hallams Lane and Central Avenue, for most of Saturday.

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'Do not speculate'Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, said: "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. "Our investigation remains ongoing and we are keeping an open mind while these extensive inquiries continue.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.