Early Morning Chaos: Leicester Streets Turn Dangerous
If you thought Leicester’s De Montfort Street was just a quiet stretch after midnight, think again. In the early hours of Saturday, 31 May, chaos broke out when a car plowed into a group of pedestrians, leaving four people with injuries. Most alarming — this wasn’t just a random accident. The collision happened right after a reported fight nearby, suggesting the crash could be part of a much bigger story unraveling in the city centre.
Police say two men and two women were hit during the incident. All of them had been at a nearby private event that night, as had the suspects. So this wasn’t just strangers crossing paths; everyone involved had some connection earlier that evening. As news spread quickly, rumours started flying online — enough so that Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall stepped in to urge people not to jump to conclusions or share wild theories on social media.
Arrests, Forensics, and an Ongoing Investigation
Three arrests kicked off the police response. The first to be taken into custody was a 31-year-old local, questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and for serious injury by dangerous driving. Shortly after, a 28-year-old man was arrested from the same area facing the same charges. The circle widened later, as police picked up a 34-year-old man — this time on suspicion of affray, a charge linked more to public fighting than to driving offenses.
The vehicle at the centre of it all didn’t get far: it was later found on Margaret Street, not too distant from De Montfort Street. Officers quickly secured the car for forensic examination, hoping fingerprints, fibres, or other evidence inside could clarify who was behind the wheel and whether anyone else was directly involved during the critical moments.
Police cordoned off De Montfort Street for several hours to comb for clues, disrupting early morning routines for locals and anyone passing through. Those barriers are now gone, but police officers are still visible in the area. Their presence isn’t just about evidence gathering — it’s also to reassure rattled residents who woke up to sirens, flashing lights, and headlines about violence where they live.
So far, the only thing tying everyone together appears to be that private event earlier in the night. Every victim and suspect was there, making the guestlist a key part of the detectives’ ongoing interviews. For now, the exact motive — and how arguments at a party escalated to a violent street collision — are things the investigation is hoping to piece together. Investigators want anyone with first-hand information or video footage to come forward, since every detail could help build the timeline.
All eyes are on Leicestershire Police as they try to break the chain of confusion, social media gossip, and genuine public concern. With the car now under the microscope, and suspects in custody, officers are working every angle. Stay patient: one thing’s clear — this Leicester car crash is about more than just a car and a crowded street.
