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Man charged with attempted murder after group hit by car in London's West End on Christmas Day

Police were called to reports of a collision and a car driving on the wrong side of the road on Shaftesbury Avenue in the capital's theatre district in the early hours of Christmas Day.

By Bethany Minelle, news reporter

Friday 27 December 2024 13:23, UK

The scene on Shaftesbury Avenue in central London after four people were injured, one seriously, by a car which was driven onto a pavement in central London in the early hours of Christmas Day. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Picture date: Wednesday December 25, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Shaftesbury. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Image: The incident took place on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End outside the Sondheim Theatre. PA
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A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after a car collided with a group of people in London's West End on Christmas Day.

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey next year.

Four people were taken to hospital after the incident, with one in a life-threatening condition.

Forensic investigators collect evidence at the scene on Shaftesbury Avenue. Pic: PA
Image: Forensic investigators collect evidence at the scene on Christmas Day. Pic: PA
The scene on Shaftesbury Avenue in central London after four people were injured, one seriously, by a car which was driven onto a pavement in central London in the early hours of Christmas Day. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Picture date: Wednesday December 25, 2024.
Image: Items of clothing and blood are seen on the pavement. Pic: PA

Metropolitan Police officers were called to reports of a crash and a car driving on the wrong side of the road at 12.45am.

The incident occurred outside the Sondheim Theatre, which is the London home of the musical Les Miserables.

Shaftesbury Avenue is at the heart of London's West End and the city's theatre district.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the suspect was arrested within minutes of the incident "in the early hours of Christmas Day".

"Since then, investigators have worked tirelessly to build the case and have today charged Anthony Gilheaney with four counts of attempted murder.

"Our thoughts now are with the victims, one of which remains in critical condition in hospital."

Gilheaney has also been charged with causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

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