Police appeal for dashcam and witness footage after a late-night collision in Arnold involving a red Vauxhall Astra
The early hours of Saturday, May 9, 2026, saw a serious incident in Arnold town centre when a red Vauxhall Astra collided with a group of people at around 1.12am. Emergency services attended the scene in Market Place, and five men were taken to hospital.
One man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, while four others suffered less severe wounds. The vehicle was left at the location and the driver ran off on foot before police arrived.
What the police say about the incident
Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed that an earlier confrontation in Arnold town centre appears to have preceded the collision. Officers describe the event as an isolated incident and have specifically stated that counter-terrorism units are not involved. Detectives have identified a suspect, described as a white man, and are actively trying to trace him.
The force is treating the matter as a serious criminal investigation while reassuring the public that there is no wider threat linked to this event.
Scene details and immediate actions
On arrival officers found the car abandoned at the scene and the injured pedestrians receiving treatment from medical teams. A cordon was put in place to protect the scene and allow forensic and investigative work to proceed. The cordoned area includes Market Place and adjacent junctions from Gedling Road to Derby Street, plus Hallam’s Lane and Central Avenue. Roads have been closed and are expected to remain so for a considerable time while inquiries continue. The force has thanked local people for their patience as officers carry out detailed examinations.
Investigation and appeals for information
Detectives are appealing widely for anyone with relevant information to come forward. They are asking for any form of footage that could shed light on the events surrounding the collision – including dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone video. Officers believe such material could be vital in establishing the sequence of events and confirming the identity and movements of the person who left the scene on foot after the vehicle was abandoned.
What detectives are asking the public to provide
The lead investigator, Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, emphasised the community impact and the need for cooperation. She said officers believe an argument occurred shortly before the vehicle struck the group and reiterated that there is no wider risk to the public. Investigators want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything in the town centre around the time of the incident, or from anyone who has footage of the area close to 1.12am on May 9. Even small details could assist the inquiry.
How to submit information and contact details
Anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire Police by calling 101 and quoting incident 46 of May 9, 2026. If callers prefer to remain anonymous they can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Officers are particularly keen to receive any video evidence from private cameras that cover Market Place or surrounding streets at the stated time. Providing timestamps and original files will help preserve the integrity of the evidence.
The investigation remains ongoing and officials have asked local residents and motorists to avoid the cordoned area where possible. Nottinghamshire Police continue to progress lines of inquiry and will update the public when there is further information to share. Meanwhile, the force has expressed its concern for the injured men and reiterated its appeal for witnesses to get in touch to support the investigation.
