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Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians in central London
A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians on Argyll Street in central London in the early hours of Sunday. Three people were injured, including a woman in her 30s and a man in his 50s, with one in a critical condition. Police say the incident is not terrorism-related and are appealing for witnesses.
Why It Matters
The incident raises public safety concerns in central London and investigators are seeking information from potential witnesses to understand what happened.
Timeline
3 Events
Appeal for witnesses
April 19, 2026
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell urged witnesses to come forward, saying information from anyone who witnessed the collision or prior activity could be crucial to the investigation.
Police statement on terrorism risk
April 19, 2026
Police say the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Initial incident and immediate responses
April 19, 2026
Emergency services were called to Argyll Street in central London at about 04:30 BST on Sunday after a car hit pedestrians on a Soho street that is home to the London Palladium theatre. A 30-year-old woman was taken to hospital; a man in his 50s sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital; a third woman in her 30s was treated for minor injuries. The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.