Man arrested after ploughing car into pedestrians and fleeing

A red Vauxhall Astra collided with several pedestrians in the centre of Arnold, Nottinghamshire in the early hours of Saturday morning (Picture: X)

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after a car slammed into a group of pedestrians in a town centre.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a red Vauxhall Astra collided with several people at 1.12am on Saturday following an ‘altercation’ in the centre of Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

One man sustained life-threatening injuries while four other men were injured less severely in the incident.

The 40-year-old driver fled and abandoned his vehicle following the crash.

Counter terrorism police are not involved in the investigation.

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