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| Cornwall man bailed over Plymouth 'cruising' crash | Cornwall man bailed over Plymouth 'cruising' crash |
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| A 19-year-old man arrested after 17 people were injured when a car ploughed into them, has been released on police bail. | A 19-year-old man arrested after 17 people were injured when a car ploughed into them, has been released on police bail. |
| The east Cornwall man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the crash at the B&Q car park in Tavistock Road, Plymouth, on Saturday. | The east Cornwall man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the crash at the B&Q car park in Tavistock Road, Plymouth, on Saturday. |
| A 16-year-old girl, who suffered serious injuries, was among a group of peopled aged 12 to 20 who were hurt. | A 16-year-old girl, who suffered serious injuries, was among a group of peopled aged 12 to 20 who were hurt. |
| Hundreds of vehicles and spectators attended the car "cruising" event. | Hundreds of vehicles and spectators attended the car "cruising" event. |
| Organisers Plymouth Car Cruise said on Facebook: "We wish all those involved last night a speedy recovery. | Organisers Plymouth Car Cruise said on Facebook: "We wish all those involved last night a speedy recovery. |
| "The cruise is so people can see all the cars out there and not for people to try and act [like] idiots." | "The cruise is so people can see all the cars out there and not for people to try and act [like] idiots." |
| Ch Insp Ben Deer said: "The events are a legal gathering of members of the public who are car enthusiasts. We have no concern with people viewing cars, [but] clearly when injuries are caused that causes us concern." | |
| He said it was the first event he was aware of that had "gone wrong". | |
| 'Reduce risk' | |
| "These have been going on for some time without an incident and so, as a result, policing has reduced on them because we haven't had an issue. | |
| "Now, we will look at any future car cruises we have in the city and will police them appropriately to reduce this risk of injury." | |
| He added that the level of policing would depend on the event and would involve working with organisers, if it had one. | |
| Officers were called to a "large gathering of vehicles and people" at 22:00 BST. | |
| A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "It was reported that a vehicle had lost control and collided with a group of pedestrians. | |
| "Sixteen people received minor injuries and one 16-year-old girl was seriously injured and taken to Derriford Hospital." | "Sixteen people received minor injuries and one 16-year-old girl was seriously injured and taken to Derriford Hospital." |
| Car cruising usually involves groups of people gathering in car parks to watch drivers speeding, driving in convoy, racing other vehicles and performing stunts. | Car cruising usually involves groups of people gathering in car parks to watch drivers speeding, driving in convoy, racing other vehicles and performing stunts. |
| In many areas across the UK, injunctions have been imposed, making such gatherings illegal. | In many areas across the UK, injunctions have been imposed, making such gatherings illegal. |