Car ploughs into crowd celebrating Bonfire night as six people are rushed to hospital
A car ploughed into pedestrians in a horror hit and run on Bonfire Night, with six people suffering injuries and being admitted to hospital.
The vehicle failed to stop at the scene after colliding with the group of people in Openshaw, east Manchester at 8.30pm.
Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene and taped off the area.
An investigation into the hit-and-run has been launched.
The pedestrians were understood to have been gathering in the street for Guy Fawkes Night celebrations.
Officers later arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, assault on an emergency worker, possession with intent to supply and failing to stop for police.
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson said: “Police responded shortly after 8.30pm earlier this evening (5 November 2024) to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrians on Bob Massey Close in Openshaw.
“Emergency services attended and six people were reported to have suffered injuries and were taken to hospital.
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“The vehicle that collided with the pedestrians failed to stop at the scene following the collision. Enquiries remain ongoing and a scene is in place on Bob Massey Close whilst officers carry out their enquiries.”
Individuals with any information have been urged to get in contact with GMP as soon as possible.
The same night, a street in east Manchester was turned into a ‘warzone’ after a car was set alight and police officers were attacked with fireworks.
Officers were called to Vine Street in Gorton, after they received reports of a mob of about 20 individuals gathering in the area.
“Looks like a full scale war zone down there,” described one person on social media, with another adding: “They were at it from four o’clock. They barricaded the street off. I had to climb over pallets and boards to get home and wouldn’t let cars through, hurling fireworks and wood and bricks at cars.”
The group of young people allegedly fired missiles at both police officers and also the fire service. There were no reports of any injuries.
An investigation was launched and three males aged between 16 and 18 were arrested for violent disorder. They remain in custody.
In Scotland, a barrage of fireworks, bricks, and bottles were launched at police across Edinburgh on November 5.
Officers responded to reports of groups of youths targeting vehicles and passers-by, locking Niddrie down by blocking all routes into the area with police vehicles and diversions.
A stand-off then occurred between the police and a 100-strong group of youths dressed in black, hiding their faces with scarves and balaclavas, who threw objects at the officers.
Members of the public were urged to avoid the area.
Police Scotland established a significant presence through the week leading up to Guy Fawkes, after groups of youths set off fireworks that scorched the streets on Halloween.