Mon. Sep 30th, 2024
Occasional Digest - a story for you

COPS have launched an urgent murder probe after a car ploughed into a huge crowd leaving a 46-year-old man dead and others injured,

The motor crashed into the group of people, including officers, during a chaotic night of violence in Sheffield.

Cops launched a murder probe after a car ploughed into a huge crowd with one dead1

Cops launched a murder probe after a car ploughed into a huge crowd with one deadCredit: Google

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a man, 55, on suspicion of attempted murder, South Yorkshire Police said.

The force said that at around 2pm on Wednesday emergency services were called to College Close in the Burngreave area of the city “following reports of violence and disorder”.

As the call was under way, a car “collided with a group of people”.

South Yorkshire Police said: “A 46-year-old man died at the scene and numerous others are injured, with one person in a serious condition in hospital.

“The man’s next of kin has been informed and is currently being supported by officers.”

Source link