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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Car Drives Into Four Pedestrians on Shaftesbury Avenue, One in Life-Threatening Condition

Dec 25, 2024, 10:23 AM

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in central London early on Christmas Day, where a car drove onto the pavement on Shaftesbury Avenue, injuring four pedestrians. One of the injured individuals is reported to be in a life-threatening condition. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terror-related. Authorities stated that the suspect was involved in an altercation at a nightclub prior to the incident, which they believe to be an isolated event. Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 00:45 hours, and the injured were transported to a hospital for treatment.