A CHILD is among four injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians – with a driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
One person is said to have potentially life-threatening injuries following the crash in Rochdale this afternoon.
The male driver, 49, who is also suspected of assault, has been detained in hospital.
The incident is not being treated as terrorism related, according to cops.
Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochdale today. Our officers are supporting the victims and their families at this time.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident with one lone offender arrested and in hospital.
“Additional resources will remain deployed to the local area, please speak to officers if you have any concerns.
“We are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of our community.
“We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in our efforts. We will provide updates as more details become available.”;
