A man has been arrested after “multiple pedestrians” were struck by a car in Derby city centre, police have said.

A number of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

Police stopped a vehicle believed to have been involved, shortly after the incident which happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody.

Derbyshire Police said: “Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident.

“Friar Gate is completely closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside up to Ford Street. The road will be closed for a considerable time so please avoid the area completely.

“Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.

“No further information is available at this stage but we will post an update as soon as we have one.”

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