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Man Charged After Seven Pedestrians Injured in Derby City Centre

31 March, 2026.Crime.31 sources

Key Takeaways

Seven people seriously injured after a car struck pedestrians in Derby city centre.
The driver, Sandhu Ponnachan, has been charged with grievous bodily harm counts and related offences.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Friar Gate, Derby, in a black Suzuki Swift.

Charges Filed

Sandhu Ponnachan has been charged after seven people were injured.

“Unatropello en Derby, ciudad del centro de Inglaterra, dejó como saldo siete personas gravemente heridas la noche del sábado, informó la policía local, que confirmó queninguna de las víctimas ha perdido la vida”

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He faces six counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and other charges.

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The victims suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation Continues

Ponnachan was arrested seven minutes after the incident.

Four of the injured have been discharged from hospital.

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Chief Superintendent Aldred said the incident sent shockwaves through the community.

Public Reaction

Mayor Claire Ward called for support to those affected.

“Al menos siete personas han resultado heridas de gravedad, aunque sus vidas no corren peligro, tras un atropello múltiple intencionado ocurrido la pasada noche en la ciudad británica de Derby”