A FOOTBALLER has been left fighting for his life and the club manager was injured after a car ploughed into a group of people in a busy town centre.
Emergency services were called to Market Place in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, at just after 1pm on Saturday following reports a red Vauxhall Astra had collided with a group of people.
The scene in Market Place, Arnold, which has left footballer fighting for his life in hospital Credit: PA
A red Vauxhall Astra was abandoned at the scene Credit: PA
Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC, issued a statement on X, formerly Twitter, this morning saying that “3 members of our team including the manager was struck by a car in Arnold town centre, this has left one of our players fighting for his life in hospital.”
The club, who compete in the Nottinghamshire Senior League, had been celebrating their end of season awards before the crash.
A team of detectives have been working on the investigation and a suspect was arrested, cops said.
The force confirmed that a 40-year-old man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Counter Terrorism Police are not involved in the investigation.
Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC added: “We are hoping and praying for our player who is a much loved lad by all, we’re supporting each other the best we can.
“We are all struggling right now and are asking for privacy and respect so we can get our heads around what has happened, this is a heartbreaking and awful time for our club.”
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, previously said: “We have shared this important update with the family of the seriously injured man and they are being supported by specialist officers.
“We would ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances around the incident and respect the privacy of those involved.
“Our investigation remains ongoing and we are keeping an open mind while these extensive inquiries continue.
“We’d like to thank those members of the public who have shared information with us but still want to hear from anyone else who can assist.
“Anyone who has relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage should also get in touch and share it with the investigation team.”
Cops said anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information relating to the incident should please call 101, quoting incident 46 of 9 May 2026.
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