Tribute to man who died after car hit pedestrians

The family of a man fatally injured after a car hit a group of pedestrians in Nottinghamshire have described him as a "devoted partner, loyal friend and loving son".

Tyler Fairman, 26, was one of five people struck by a Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, Arnold, shortly before 01:10 BST on 9 May and he died three days later in hospital.

The tribute continued: "There are no words now, nor will there ever be, to truly describe how broken this has left us all."

On Monday, Duane Anthony, 40, was charged with five counts of attempted murder and will next appear in court on 8 June.

Anthony has also been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.

Police have confirmed they have launched a murder investigation.

The family statement said: "Our hearts are shattered, and the world has become a much darker place without him in it.

"Anyone who knew Tyler knew there was never a bad word to say about him.

"He was the kind of person who would do anything for anybody. He was always there for everyone and was a devoted partner, a loyal friend, a loving son and a father figure to so many people around him.

"If somebody needed support, Tyler would be there in a heartbeat.

"From being a little boy, Tyler had the most infectious smile and laugh. He could light up any room he walked into, whether it was through his silly jokes, his kindness, or simply the way he made people feel safe and loved. He always knew how to make people feel better when they were down.

"Nothing will ever feel the same again."

Det Insp Clare Gibson, said: "While once again expressing our deepest condolences for their loss, I'd also like to reiterate the family's previous plea to give them privacy and allow them to grieve in peace.

"A murder investigation is now under way following Tyler's death, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice.

"That includes any videos relating to the incident, which should be shared with the police and taken off social media immediately."

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