Man charged with attempted murder after group hit by car in London's West End on Christmas Day
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, will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and 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, the Metropolitan Police said.
Four people were taken to hospital after the incident on Shaftesbury Avenue, with one said to be in a life-threatening condition.
A car was driven onto the pavement outside the Sondheim Theatre, the London home of the musical Les Miserables in the heart of London's West End.
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."
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