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Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre | Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre |
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Police said Market Place was likely to remain closed "for some time" | Police said Market Place was likely to remain closed "for some time" |
A man has been killed after a van struck a group of people in a town centre. | A man has been killed after a van struck a group of people in a town centre. |
Emergency services were called to Market Place, Ilkeston, at 02:10 GMT on Saturday, Derbyshire Police said. | Emergency services were called to Market Place, Ilkeston, at 02:10 GMT on Saturday, Derbyshire Police said. |
One person suffered serious injuries and died at the scene, while two other people were taken to hospital, the force said. | One person suffered serious injuries and died at the scene, while two other people were taken to hospital, the force said. |
Officers said a man, thought to be the driver of the van, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. | Officers said a man, thought to be the driver of the van, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
He is being held in custody while investigations continue. | He is being held in custody while investigations continue. |
The injuries suffered by the other two people are not thought to be serious | The injuries suffered by the other two people are not thought to be serious |
Police said officers did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and were not seeking anyone else in connection with it. | Police said officers did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and were not seeking anyone else in connection with it. |
The injuries suffered by the other two people are not thought to be serious, the force added. | The injuries suffered by the other two people are not thought to be serious, the force added. |
Officers said Market Place was likely to remain closed "for some time" and have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage. | Officers said Market Place was likely to remain closed "for some time" and have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage. |
They added a van had been recovered in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, which they believed was involved in the incident. | |
In a post on social media, local Erewash MP Maggie Throup said: "My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected. | In a post on social media, local Erewash MP Maggie Throup said: "My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected. |
"This is a developing situation and I would urge against speculating online as to what has happened." | "This is a developing situation and I would urge against speculating online as to what has happened." |
Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson said he was being briefed by police on what he described as a "terrible incident". | Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson said he was being briefed by police on what he described as a "terrible incident". |
He confirmed the council had cancelled the Saturday market and said traders had been offered alternative stalls in Long Eaton. | He confirmed the council had cancelled the Saturday market and said traders had been offered alternative stalls in Long Eaton. |
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