Following the incident in Derby city on Saturday 28 March where several people were struck by a vehicle, the Bishop of Repton and the Dean of Derby have issued the following statements:

"The incident in Derby city last night has shaken us all. We like to think of our city as a safe place for everyone.

"Our prayers at Derby Cathedral and in churches across the Diocese of Derby today are with those injured and with all those who witnessed what happened.

"We pray also for those receiving treatment in hospital. May God bring peace and healing to our city today."

Rt Rev Malcolm Macnaughton, Bishop of Repton

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"I was deeply shocked to hear overnight of the incident in Friar Gate. The thoughts and prayers of the Derby Cathedral community are with all those who have been injured and for the emergency services who are caring for all affected by this tragic event."

Very Rev Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby