Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Car Hits Pedestrians in Central London
Three pedestrians injured in Soho incident; defendant to appear in court Tuesday
Quick Look
- A 29-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car struck three pedestrians on Argyll Street in central London early Sunday morning.
- One woman in her 30s remains in life-threatening condition, a man in his 50s has life-changing injuries, and a second woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries.
- The incident occurred near the London Palladium in Soho and is not being treated as terrorism-related.
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Why It Matters
This incident occurred on Argyll Street in Soho, a busy entertainment district home to the London Palladium theatre. The street is typically frequented by theatre-goers and nightlife attendees, though the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning around 4.30am when the area would have been relatively quiet.
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London in the early hours of Sunday. A woman in her 30s remains in a life-threatening condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after they were hit by a car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at approximately 4.30am on Sunday, the Metropolitan police said. A second woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries, the force added. Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink-driving, police said on Monday evening. The Crown Prosecution Service said Carrington was also charged with dangerous driving. She has been remanded in custody before her first appearance at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday. Police said the incident, which took place on the Soho street that is home to the London Palladium theatre, is 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 is asked to contact police on 101, providing the reference 3374/19APR. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Open Questions
- What specific circumstances led to the car hitting the pedestrians
- Whether the defendant had any prior incidents or history
- The exact circumstances of the drink-driving allegation
- Whether there were any witnesses to the incident
