English football pay tribute to 26 year old footballer Tyler Fairman who died after being hit by a car, which struck a group of people.
A man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after ploughing into multiple people in Arnold, Nottingham in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Woodthorpe Park Rangers of the Nottinghamshire Senior League Premier Division issued a statement saying three members of their club were hospitalised, two players and a manager.
They sent their prayers with one of their players, now confirmed to be Tyler Fairman, who suffered life threatening injuries.
But sadly, after best effort from medics, Tyler has died in hospital, with a murder investigation now underway by police.
@WoodthorpePark said via social media:
🧡 Rest in peace TY 🧡
🧡 Forever our number 6 🧡
🧡 TF6 🧡
🧡 Rest in peace TY 🧡
🧡Forever our number 6 🧡
🧡TF6🧡 pic.twitter.com/Sk9js5D6Ki— Woodthorpe Park rang (@WoodthorpePark) May 13, 2026
Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement issued at 10am on the 13th of May: “A murder investigation is now underway following the death of a man who was hit by a car at the weekend.
“Multiple pedestrians were injured after a red Vauxhall Astra mounted a kerb and struck a group of people in Arnold.
“One of the pedestrians – who can now be named as Tyler Fairman – sustained life-threatening injuries during the incident.
“The 26-year-old was immediately rushed to hospital following the collision in Market Place, at 1.12am on Saturday (9 May).
“Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Tyler was pronounced dead a few days later, on Tuesday (12 May) night.
“Suspect Duane Anthony was arrested on the Saturday evening and charged with five counts of attempted murder on Monday (11 May) morning.
“The 40-year-old was additionally charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and driving without valid insurance.
“Anthony was remanded into custody on Monday. He is currently next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June.”
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who is leading the investigation for Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“As we release the sad news of Tyler’s death, our first thoughts go to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“Both they and the other people injured or affected by this collision continue to be supported by specially trained police officers.
“We can also confirm today that this is now a murder investigation.
“As such, criminal proceedings are active, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice.
“We are aware of videos of the incident circulating on social media and have informed the victims and their families of this.
“They have appealed to anyone who has shared or posted any such videos to take them down immediately so that Tyler’s family can grieve in peace.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information relating to the incident should please call 101, quoting incident 46 of 9 May 2026.
You can also use the major incident portal:
https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM26E95-PO1
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
English football pay tribute to the 26 year old footballer who died after being hit by a car…
@soccolegend: So sorry for your loss, thinking about Ty’s family and friends at this time.
@wb_fc: Really sorry to hear this awful news. Thinking about all of you that are affected by this. 🧡
@roycesfc: Such sad news, thoughts and condolences from Rolls Royce Fc
@1973Natalia: 😢. Sending my deepest condolences to you all during this very difficult, sad time. Devastating news 😔 RIP TY 🙏 #TY #6
@CalvertonRush: So sorry to hear this. RIP
@AwsworthVilla: Condolences from all at Awsworth. Our thoughts are with all his friends and family 🧡
@wollatonfc: Everyone at wollaton send their love and thoughts to all at wpr at this very sad time.🧡🧡
@ROFC1876: Such awful news. Love and strength to you all, from our football family to yours
@CarlDic69722892: The deepest condolences from all at Priory Celtic Football Club. Heartbreaking news.
@greeny1955: So sorry to hear this very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends and all at Woodthorpe Park Rangers FC
@gresleyres1882: Terrible news our thoughts are with you all and the family.
@andrewp538: Awful news, condolences to his family and you all at WPR😔
@RavensheadF: Horrific news, our thoughts remain with Tyler’s family and friends.
@Amanda28_84: So sorry to hear this sad new 😢
@paulwilkinson4: Awful news. So very sorry for your devastating loss. My thoughts are with all his family & friends
@SaraLou_03: So, so sorry to read this, my thoughts are with his family and friends. 🙏
@_RyanTinsley: So sorry about this lads. Sending love to all of you involved with WPR and all thoughts and prayers go to his family and loved ones. ❤️
@DavidIngha88829: That is such sad news. Thoughts with you as a club and his family
@TheOfficialATFC: @WPRfootballclub ground share at the club, and Tyler will be missed by all of us at the club. ❤️⚽️
@CollinghamFC: Sending condolences from everyone at Collingham 🙏
@PassMoveGrin: Thoughts are with his family and his football family ⚽️❤️ RIP ❤️
@Andyhod6666: Truly shocking news. RIP 💔
@btfcboss: Condolences from all at bilborough trd 🙏
@Chasing_My_Tale: So sorry 😞 💔
