A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in the West End following a “nightclub altercation”.
Police were called at 12.45am on Christmas Day following reports of a collision and a car driving on the wrong side of the road on Shaftesbury Avenue.
A pedestrian was left fighting for their life and three other pedestrians have been rushed to hospital.
The driver of the car, a 31-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The Met Police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
Deputy Assistant 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 quickly progressing enquiries as part of this investigation. It’s believed that the suspect was involved in an altercation at a nightclub prior to getting in his car and mounting the pavement.
“Several scenes remain in place at the location today.
“This has been confirmed as an isolated incident which is not terrorism-related.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 233 of 25 December, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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