Arrest Made Following Pedestrian Collision in Soho
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle struck pedestrians in central London during the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in one woman being in critical condition.
The Metropolitan Police reported that the 30-year-old female victim was transported to hospital after emergency services responded to the incident on Argyll Street at approximately 04:30 BST. Additionally, a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries and was also taken to hospital.
The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was apprehended at the scene and is suspected of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm (GBH), dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Authorities have confirmed that the event, which occurred on a Soho street near the London Palladium theatre, is not being investigated as terrorism-related.
A third female pedestrian, aged in her 30s, received treatment for minor injuries.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell has urged witnesses to provide any information that may assist the ongoing investigation.
"As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones.
While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened.
I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.
The information you have - however minor you believe it may be - could be of crucial importance to investigators."
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