A female driver was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident where a vehicle struck pedestrians in downtown London during the early hours of Sunday. The Metropolitan Police reported that a woman in her 30s is in critical condition, a man in his 50s sustained life-altering injuries, and another woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries after being hit by the car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at approximately 4:30 am.
The arrested driver, a 29-year-old woman, faces allegations of attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and driving under the influence. Authorities mentioned that the event, which occurred on a Soho street near the London Palladium theater, is not linked to terrorism.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell urged potential witnesses to provide any relevant information. She emphasized the importance of eyewitness accounts, especially since the incident happened when local venues were still open, indicating that many individuals might have observed the event. Foxwell encouraged anyone with details about the collision or related activities to come forward, as even seemingly minor information could be crucial for investigators.
Individuals with information are requested to contact 101 and reference the case as 1404/19APR. The police were alerted to the collision on Argyll Street early on Sunday, where a 30-year-old woman was critically injured and remains hospitalized. A man in his 50s sustained significant injuries and was also hospitalized, while a third woman in her 30s received treatment for minor injuries. The 29-year-old female driver was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of multiple charges and is currently in custody. The authorities have confirmed that the incident is not related to terrorism.