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Police closed off several areas of Arnold town centre after five people were injured

A man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a group of pedestrians was struck by a car in a town centre in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police said one man suffered life-threatening injuries and remained critically ill in hospital after he was hit by a Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, Arnold, at about 01:10 BST on Saturday.

Duane Anthony, 40, of Marton Road, Bulwell, is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.

Police said he had also been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.

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Officers said they were called to the incident at about 01:10 BST on Saturday

Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation, said: "As we share today's news, our thoughts remain with those affected by this incident, in particular the man who sustained life-threatening injuries.

"The victims and their families…