A 34-year-old Somalian-born British man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with several pedestrians in Ealing, west London. The incident, which police have confirmed is not being treated as terror-related, left five people injured.
Two pedestrians were treated at the scene, while three others were taken to hospital. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. According to the Metropolitan Police, the vehicle failed to stop following the collision.
Officers subsequently stopped and arrested the suspect in Grange Park a short time later.
Emergency services were called to Ealing Broadway at approximately 2:29pm on Saturday. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
The Met says “investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive” and confirmed local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London.
Road closures remain in place and will do for some time while the police investigation progresses.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Ealing Broadway, Ealing at 14:29hrs on Saturday, 27 June to a report of a car colliding with multiple pedestrians.
“A total of five pedestrians were injured. Two were treated at the scene and three were taken to hospital.“At this time, it is believed they have all suffered non-life-threatening or life-changing injuries.
“The car involved did not stop at the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later.
The driver, a 34-year-old Somalia-born British man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
“Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London as they conducted their initial enquiries.
“While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
““Road closures are in place in the area and could remain in place for some time while the police investigation progresses.
“Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact the police on 101, providing the reference 4607/27JUN.”