A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London early Sunday morning, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred around 4:30 AM BST on Argyll Street, near the busy intersection with Oxford Street and Great Marlborough Street.
Key Takeaways
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London early Sunday morning. One woman remains in critical condition, while a man sustained life-changing injuries and another woman had minor injuries. The incident occurred on Argyll Street in Soho, not far from Oxford Street.
- Woman arrested for attempted murder after car hits pedestrians
- One victim critically injured, one with life-changing injuries, third treated for minor injuries
- Incident occurred on Argyll Street in central London around 4:30 AM Sunday
- Police do not believe the incident is terrorism-related
- Witnesses urged to come forward
The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm (GBH), dangerous driving, and drink driving. She remains in police custody. The Met Police stated that the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
The collision left three people injured. A woman in her 30s was rushed to hospital where she remains in a critical condition. A man in his 50s sustained life-changing injuries and was also taken to hospital. A third woman, aged in her 30s, was treated for minor injuries.
According to BBC News, video footage filmed by witnesses showed a fight between several women at the location of the incident. During the altercation, one woman got into a car which then moved forward and hit another woman standing on the pavement. A man with a bike also appeared to have been struck by the vehicle.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell from Specialist Crime South has called for witnesses to come forward. She emphasized that any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could be crucial to investigators. The incident occurred in an area known for its nightlife, with venues still open at the time of the collision.
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