Ealing Broadway horror: Somalia-born British man arrested | UK | News
A 34-year-old Somali-born British man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into several pedestrians in Ealing, west London. Five people were injured in the incident, which police confirmed was not being treated as terrorism-related.
While 2 pedestrians were treated at the scene, the other 3 pedestrians were taken to hospital. It is stated that none of the injured are life-threatening. According to the Metropolitan Police, the vehicle failed to stop following the collision.
Police teams stopped the suspect in Grange Park a short time later and arrested him.
Emergency services were called to Ealing Broadway at around 2.29pm on Saturday. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
The Met said “investigators are keeping an open mind about any possible cause” and confirmed local officers were in contact with London Counter Terrorism Police officers.
Road closures will continue and will continue for some time until the police investigation continues.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called to Ealing Broadway, Ealing, at 2.29pm on Saturday, June 27, to reports of a car hitting multiple pedestrians.
“A total of 5 pedestrians were injured. 2 of them were treated at the scene and 3 were taken to hospital. All of them are currently believed to have non-life-threatening or non-life-threatening injuries.
“The car involved in the accident did not stop at the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later.
The 34-year-old Somali-born British driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
“Due to the nature of the incident, local police officers were in contact with officers from London Counter Terrorism Police as they carried out their initial investigation.
“While investigators are keeping an open mind regarding any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
“Roads remain closed in the area and may remain closed for some time while police investigations continue.
“Anyone with information or relevant images is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 4607/27JUN.”
