(DailyAnswer.org) – A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly driving a car into four pedestrians in London during the early hours of Christmas morning.
The incident occurred on Shaftesbury Avenue in Covent Garden, a bustling area in the heart of the city. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene shortly after midnight on Sunday following reports of a car being driven on the wrong side of the road.
The crash left four people injured, with one of them in critical condition. Emergency services quickly arrived to provide medical assistance. The BBC reported that the injuries ranged in severity, but the most seriously hurt individual is now fighting for their life.
Police confirmed that a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and stated clearly that it was not related to terrorism.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy provided further details, saying it appears the suspect was involved in an argument at a nightclub shortly before the incident. According to Cundy, after the altercation, the man got into his car and drove onto the pavement, striking the pedestrians.
“Officers responded quickly to this report,” Cundy said, “working closely with City of London Police to arrest a man within minutes. Detectives are rapidly progressing their inquiries as part of this investigation.”
Cundy also emphasized that this appears to be a one-off event, saying, “This has been confirmed as an isolated incident which is not terrorism related.”
The area around Shaftesbury Avenue is typically crowded, especially during the holidays, making the situation even more alarming for locals and visitors alike. Police are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward to aid in the investigation.
For now, authorities continue to work on uncovering the full details of what led to this tragic Christmas morning event. The swift police response has reassured some, but questions about the suspect’s motives remain.
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