Driver to appear in court charged with attempted murder after pedestrians hit by car
A woman in her 30s remains in a life-threatening condition
A woman is to appear in court charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London and left one in a critical condition.
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, is to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink driving, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police were called to Argyll Street, Westminster, at around 4.30am on Sunday.
A woman in her 30s remains in a life-threatening condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries, the force said.
A second woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries.
The Crown Prosecution Service said Carrington has also been charged with dangerous driving.
Police have said the incident, which took place on the Soho street which is home to the London Palladium theatre, was not being treated as terrorism-related.
David Malone, deputy chief crown prosecutor in London North, said: “We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are active and that she has the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, providing the reference 3374/19APR.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.