Duane Anthony, a 40-year-old man from Chilwell, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after allegedly ramming his car into pedestrians in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. The incident occurred early Saturday morning following an altercation in the town centre.
Key Takeaways
Duane Anthony, 40, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after allegedly ramming his car into pedestrians in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. Tyler Fairman, one of the victims, died from his injuries on Tuesday. The incident occurred following an altercation in Market Place early Saturday morning.
- Duane Anthony faces multiple charges including attempted murder and aggravated vehicle taking
- Five men were struck by a red Vauxhall Astra; one later died from injuries
- Incident followed an altercation in Arnold town centre at around 01:12 BST on Saturday
- Murder investigation launched after victim's death; police urge respect for family
- Anthony due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on June 8
The crash involved a red Vauxhall Astra that struck five men in Market Place at around 01:12 BST on Saturday. One man, Tyler Fairman, 26, sustained life-threatening injuries and died later on Tuesday. Four other men suffered less serious injuries. According to BBC, two players and a manager from local non-league football club Woodthorpe Park Rangers were among those hit.
The incident has prompted the launch of a murder investigation by Nottinghamshire Police following Fairman's death. Anthony was also charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and driving without valid insurance. He is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on June 8.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow expressed concern over the incident's impact on the community and urged people not to speculate about it or share videos of the incident online out of respect for Fairman's family. Police have asked anyone with information or relevant footage to contact them directly, emphasizing that there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the wider public.
Roads in the town centre were closed while police conducted their inquiries, as reported by Sky News. The investigation remains ongoing, and local non-league football club Woodthorpe Park Rangers have paid tribute to Fairman on social media, referring to him as 'forever our number 6'. Michael Payne, Labour MP for Gedling, described the death as a 'heartbreaking loss' and pledged support to Fairman's family and the community.
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