Man charged after seven people seriously injured by car in Derby

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, charged with grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article

A 36-year-old man has been charged after seven people sustained injuries when a car hit pedestrians on one of Derby's busiest streets, police have said.

Sandhu Ponnachan was charged on Tuesday with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, one count of dangerous driving and one count of possession of a bladed article, Derbyshire police said.