Duane Anthony has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after his car struck five pedestrians in Nottinghamshire, England [1].

The charges reflect the severity of the incident, as police said the attack was intentional and the resulting injuries were life-threatening [1, 2].

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 1:10 BST [1, 2]. The attack took place in Market Place, located in the town centre of Arnold [1, 2].

According to reports, the driver was operating a Vauxhall Astra when the vehicle struck the group of five people [1]. While all five individuals were hit, one victim suffered life-threatening injuries and remained critically ill following the collision [1].

Authorities arrested Anthony and subsequently filed the five charges of attempted murder based on the evidence of the intentional nature of the crash [1, 2]. The investigation focused on the events leading up to the collision in the town centre [2].

Local emergency services responded to the scene in Market Place to treat the victims and secure the area [2]. The severity of the injuries to the critically ill victim continues to be a primary focus of the ongoing medical response [1].

“Duane Anthony has been charged with five counts of attempted murder”

The decision by Nottinghamshire police to pursue attempted murder charges rather than dangerous driving suggests a high level of confidence in evidence of intent. This classification elevates the case from a traffic accident to a serious violent crime, which will significantly impact the sentencing guidelines and the legal strategy used during the trial.