Man on four counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians on Christmas Day
Man on four counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians on Christmas Day
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A man has been charged with four county of attempted murder after four people were hit by a car on Christmas Day. Anthony Gilheaney was arrested after the incident in Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End in the early hours of Christmas morning. The 30-year-old was also charged with causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning where he was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey next year. One victim remains in critical condition after the Christmas Day horror and is receiving treatment in hospital. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said: “The suspect was arrested within minutes of his violent attack in the early hours of Christmas Day in Central London.
"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.”. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories.
