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UPDATE (01/06/25): POLICE HAVE ISSUED A MAJOR UPDATE. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. Four people are in hospital after a car reportedly struck pedestrians in Leicester city centre during the early

hours of this morning. The incident is said to have happened following what police described as a reported fight on De Montfort Street. Leicestershire Police were called at 12.34am today

(Saturday, May 31). Officers said four people - two men and two women - were injured in the collision, with three people suffering serious injuries and one man sustaining minor injuries. A

31-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the alleged collision. He

remains in police custody, where he is being questioned by detectives. READ MORE:Arrest made as car reportedly hits multiple pedestrians in Leicester city centre WHAT HAPPENED IN DE MONTFORT

STREET? The incident reportedly began with a fight nearby before a car allegedly collided with multiple pedestrians. Police said from their enquiries, it is understood that the arrested man

and the four injured persons involved in the alleged incident had all been in attendance at a private event nearby prior to what happened. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE CAR INVOLVED IN THE

COLLISION? The car believed to have been involved has been found in nearby Margaret Street and has been recovered as part of the investigation. Officers said that all those involved had been

at the same private event before the alleged incident took place. WHO HAS BEEN INJURED AND ARRESTED? Four people were allegedly struck by the vehicle - two men and two women. Three of the

victims remain in hospital with serious injuries, while one man suffered minor injuries but also remains in hospital for treatment. A 31-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested in

connection with the alleged incident. He was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, according to Leicestershire

Police. WHAT POLICE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION? Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: "We understand the serious concern there will be about this incident. Four people

currently remain in hospital and an investigation is ongoing as we continue to establish the full circumstances and the events leading up to this incident." She added: "A man

remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers." The detective inspector also urged people not to speculate about the incident on social media to allow a thorough

investigation to take place. WHAT ROAD CLOSURES ARE IN PLACE? A large cordon is in place in the area of De Montfort Street and at the junction of Princess Road East. Officers say this will

remain while enquiries, including forensic investigations, are carried out. Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 27 of May 31. We are now bringing

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