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Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car crashes into pedestrians in London

A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians, leaving one woman critically injured and a man with life-changing injuries.

  • On Sunday at 4:30 AM, a car struck pedestrians on Argyll Street in Soho, London, leaving a woman in her 30s in critical condition and a man in his 50s with life-changing injuries.
  • The Metropolitan Police arrested the 29-year-old driver at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving.
  • Investigators confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related, and a third woman also suffered minor injuries in the collision near the London Palladium theatre.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell urged witnesses to call 101, referencing 1404/19APR, stating: "The information you have—however minor you believe it may be—could be of crucial importance to investigators."
  • Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene early Sunday as police continue inquiries into the collision, which occurred while venues in the area remained open.
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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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