A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians on a busy London road before fleeing the scene, police confirmed.
Incident Details
The incident occurred in Ealing Broadway, west London, at approximately 2:30 PM on Saturday. Five people sustained injuries, with three requiring hospital treatment. The remaining two were treated at the scene. None of the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The suspect, a Somalia-born British man, was detained in nearby Grange Park shortly after the incident. He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
Investigation and Motive
Counter-terrorism policing London conducted initial inquiries, but the incident is not being treated as terrorism. A police spokesperson stated: “Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from counter-terrorism policing London as they conducted their initial inquiries. While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.”
Road closures remain in place in the Ealing area and may persist for some time as the investigation continues.
Witness Accounts
Footage circulating online purportedly from the scene shows bystanders running alongside a white car, kicking it, and attempting to open the driver’s side door before the vehicle accelerated away. Police have not confirmed the authenticity of the video.
