A driver has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of attempting to murder five people after allegedly driving a car through a pedestrian crossing outside a Marks and Spencer store in Ealing Broadway, west London. The incident occurred on June 27 at approximately 2:29 p.m.
Ahmed Timir, 34, faces five counts of attempted murder, with victims sustaining injuries including broken facial bones and a fractured pelvis. Police responded to reports of a car colliding with multiple pedestrians on the crossing. According to charges, Timir allegedly drove a Seat Leon through a red light while pedestrians were present.
The defendant is also accused of crashing into stationary traffic at a junction as he attempted to flee the scene. Social media footage showed individuals attempting to access the car as it drove away.
Two individuals received treatment at the scene, while three others were transported to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Timir, who is originally from Somalia and resides in Ealing, was apprehended later on the same day.
In addition to the attempted murder charges, Timir faces accusations of dangerous driving, two counts of failing to stop, failing to provide a breath specimen for analysis, and three counts of criminal damage. He appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink from Belmarsh prison and confirmed his identity. Counter Terrorism Policing London conducted initial inquiries, but the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
A provisional trial has been set for two weeks, commencing March 30. Timir remains in custody and is scheduled for a case management hearing on October 19. He has not yet entered any pleas.