Man questioned after four pedestrians hit by car in West End – The Irish News

A man is being questioned by police for attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called at 12.45am on Wednesday following reports of a collision and a car traveling on the wrong side of the road on Shaftesbury Avenue in the theater district of the capital.

Four pedestrians were taken to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition, police said.

The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police said they believe the suspect was “involved in an altercation at a nightclub before getting into his car and driving onto the sidewalk.”

They added that this had “been confirmed to be an isolated incident and not linked to terrorism”.

Blood and clothing, including a jacket, shoes and a hat, were strewn on the sidewalk outside a Caffe Concerto.

Forensic officers could be seen Wednesday picking up shoes and other clothing from the sidewalk.

The police cordon stretched between the Gielgud Theater, where the musical Oliver is performed, and the Sondheim Theater, which houses Les Miserables.

Another police cordon was on Archer Street and Great Windmill Street, covering the Windmill Soho nightclub and other venues in the Soho area.

Assistant Deputy Commissioner Stuart Cundy said: “Officers responded quickly to this report, working closely with City of London Police to arrest a man within minutes.

“Detectives are making rapid progress with this investigation.

“It is believed the suspect was involved in an altercation at a nightclub before getting into his car and driving onto the sidewalk.

“This is an isolated incident and is not related to terrorism.”

Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 233 of December 25.