A manager was also left injured.
The scene of the crash (Image: PA)
A footballer has tragically died after a car crashed into a crowd in Nottingham, as a suspect is charged with five counts of attempted murder.
A murder investigation is now underway following the death of a man who was hit by a car at the weekend, and “multiple pedestrians” were injured after a red Vauxhall Astra mounted a kerb and struck a group of people in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, Police said.
One of the pedestrians, Tyler Fairman, a footballer for Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC, sustained life-threatening injuries and died yesterday (May 12).
Suspect Duane Anthony was arrested on the Saturday evening and charged with five counts of attempted murder on Monday (11 May) morning.
The 40-year-old was additionally charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance. Anthony was remanded into custody on Monday. He is currently next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June.
Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC said three of its members, including the manager, were hit by a car in Arnold town centre. The club previously said: “Three members of our team including the manager was struck by a car in Arnold town centre, this has left one of our players fighting for his life in hospital.”
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation for Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As we release the sad news of Tyler’s death, our first thoughts go to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“Both they and the other people injured or affected by this collision continue to be supported by specially trained police officers.
“We can also confirm today that this is now a murder investigation. As such, criminal proceedings are active, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice.
“We are aware of videos of the incident circulating on social media and have informed the victims and their families of this.They have appealed to anyone who has shared or posted any such videos to take them down immediately so that Tyler’s family can grieve in peace.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information relating to the incident can call 101, quoting incident 46 of 9 May 2026.