Man dies and two injured after being hit by van in Derbyshire

A man has died and two people were taken to hospital after being hit by a van in a Derbyshire town, police have said.

Derbyshire Constabulary said emergency services were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston just before 2.10am on Saturday.

One man died at the scene and the injuries of the two people taken to hospital are not thought to be serious.

A man, believed to be the van’s driver, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

The incident is not believed to be terrorism-related and no-one else is wanted in connection with it, police added.

Market Place will continue to be closed “for some time”, they said.

Erewash MP Maggie Throup, who represents the town, said on social media: “Residents will be waking up to news of a serious incident that has occurred in the vicinity of Ilkeston Market Place overnight.

“There is currently a police cordon in place around a large part of the town centre whilst an investigation takes place and Erewash Borough Council have confirmed that the usual Saturday market has been cancelled.

“This is an upsetting situation and I would urge against speculating online as to what has happened.

“I am already in contact with the police and will receive a situation briefing later today.

“My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected.”

Police can be contacted on 101, on their website or on Facebook or Twitter/X quoting reference number 23*771155 with information including dashcam, CCTV or phone footage.