FridayOL

Leicestershire Police have arrested a man following a serious incident in Leicester city centre early Saturday morning. A car reportedly collided with multiple pedestrians, leaving four individuals requiring hospital treatment.

The incident occurred at approximately [Insert Time Here] on [Insert Street Name Here], a busy area of the city. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were swiftly on the scene to assist those affected. Initial reports suggest that four people—two men and two women—sustained injuries ranging from [mention injury severity if known, e.g., minor to serious]. All four were transported to Leicester Royal Infirmary for medical attention. Their current condition is [mention current condition if known, e.g., being assessed, stable].

“We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident,” stated a spokesperson for Leicestershire Police. “A man has been arrested on suspicion of [mention potential charges if known, e.g., dangerous driving, causing serious injury by careless driving]. He remains in custody while detectives continue their inquiries.”

Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic and distressing scene. “[Quote from a witness, if available, e.g., ‘It was just awful, there was shouting and people running everywhere.’]” Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist their investigation to come forward. You can contact Leicestershire Police on [Insert Police Contact Number Here] or through their website [Insert Police Website Link Here], referencing incident number [Insert Incident Number Here].

The area around [Insert Street Name Here] was cordoned off for several hours while emergency services worked and police conducted their initial investigation. Traffic diversions were put in place, causing disruption to local transport. The cordon has since been lifted, and traffic has returned to normal.

This incident has understandably caused concern amongst Leicester residents. Local councillor [Insert Councillor Name Here] commented, “[Quote from a local councillor, if available, e.g., ‘My thoughts are with those who were injured and their families. We are grateful for the swift response of the emergency services.’]”

Leicestershire Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or other relevant information to contact them as soon as possible. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be released as they become available. This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they emerge.

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