Man dead and several injured after car hits crowd of people

UK

A 46-year-old man has died and several others were injured after a car hit a crowd of people during violence in Sheffield.

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

Officers 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,” the force added

The incident took place around 2pm on Wednesday.

The man who died passed away at the scene, and his next of kin are being supported by officers.

One of the people injured is in a serious condition in hospital.

Both suspects are in custody.

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DCI Andrew Knowles, senior investigating officer, said there was a large police cordon in place and officers are “conducting CCTV and house to house enquiries”.

“We’ll be patrolling throughout the night to offer reassurance and to speak to anyone who may hold information or feel concerned,” he added.

Anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.

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