Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits shoppers

BBC Published Jun 27, 2026 Reviewed Jul 1, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

The Metropolitan Police stated that the driver involved in the incident was 34 years old.

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London Ambulance Service reported that an air ambulance was involved in the response, and three patients were treated at the scene, with one taken to a major trauma centre and two others to a local hospital.

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Five people were injured, with three taken to hospital

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The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old Somali-born driver fled the scene

34 years · driver age Metropolitan Police

London Ambulance Service said three patients were treated at the scene, with one taken to a major trauma centre and two taken to a local hospital

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit several people on a busy shopping street in West London.

Five people were injured, with three taken to hospital, following the incident on Ealing Broadway at around 14:30 BST on Saturday.

None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old Somali-born driver fled the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later, where he was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.

While counter-terrorism police were involved in the initial investigation, it is not being treated as terror-related.

The Met said it was "keeping an open mind as to any potential motive".

Footage from the scene shared on social media showed paramedics treating people on the road as dozens of shoppers looked on.

London Ambulance Service said several crews and an air ambulance were involved in the response.

It said three patients were treated at the scene, with one then taken to a "major trauma centre", while two others were taken to a local hospital.

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