A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle struck several people on a busy shopping street in West London on Saturday. The incident occurred on Ealing Broadway around 2:30 p.m. local time.
Five individuals sustained injuries, with three requiring hospitalization. Authorities have stated that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. The Metropolitan Police reported that a 34-year-old driver, described as Somali-born, fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later in a nearby park. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
While counter-terrorism police were initially involved in the investigation, the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related. The Metropolitan Police indicated that they are "keeping an open mind as to any potential motive."
Footage circulating on social media depicted paramedics attending to individuals on the roadway amidst onlookers. The London Ambulance Service confirmed that multiple crews and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Three patients received treatment at the location, one of whom was transported to a major trauma center, while two others were taken to a local hospital.