A woman has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident where a car struck pedestrians in central London early on Sunday morning.
According to the Metropolitan Police, a woman in her 30s is in critical condition in the hospital, while a man in his 50s sustained life-altering injuries after being hit by the vehicle on Argyll Street in Westminster around 4:30 am. Another woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries in the same incident.
The 29-year-old female driver of the car was detained at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm, reckless driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol. She is currently in custody.
Authorities have clarified that the occurrence, which unfolded on a Soho street neighboring the London Palladium theatre, is not linked to terrorism.
Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell has appealed for any potential witnesses to step forward. She emphasized the importance of gathering information from individuals who might have observed the collision or any pertinent activities leading up to it, regardless of how insignificant they may seem, as such details could be crucial for the investigators.
Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact 101, citing reference number 1404/19APR for assistance.
Police responded to reports of a car colliding with pedestrians on Argyll Street around 4:30 am on Sunday, April 19th.
Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene where a woman in her 30s was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A man in his 50s sustained significant injuries and was also taken to the hospital, while a third woman in her 30s received treatment for minor injuries.
The 29-year-old female driver of the car was apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. She is currently in police custody.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident is unrelated to terrorism.