Man arrested in attempted murder probe after five pedestrians hit by car in London

28 Jun 2026 • 3:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man arrested in attempted murder probe after five pedestrians hit by car in London

  • A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder after a car struck five pedestrians in Ealing, west London.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:29 pm in Ealing Broadway.
  • The car involved did not stop at the scene but was apprehended a short time later in Grange Park, leading to the arrest of the 34-year-old Somalia-born British driver.
  • Five pedestrians sustained injuries, with three taken to hospital, though none are considered life-threatening or life-changing.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing London conducted initial inquiries, but the incident is not being treated as terrorism.

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