Soho: Man charged after car driven into people on Christmas Day
A man has been brought before the court facing four charges of attempted murder following an incident on Christmas Day when pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in London's West End.
A vehicle was driving on the incorrect side of the road on Shaftesbury Avenue in Soho, which is located in London’s theater district. At 12:45 AM GMT on Wednesday, it struck four pedestrians. One of the victims is still in a serious condition at the hospital.
Anthony Gilheaney, a 30-year-old resident of Harlow, Essex, has been accused of inflicting serious harm while driving without a valid license, operating a vehicle in a reckless manner, and carrying a knife in a public area.
He showed up at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was ordered to stay in custody until his next court appearance at the Old Bailey on January 24th.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy reported that an individual was apprehended just minutes after the "violent incident that occurred on Christmas Day morning in Central London."
"Our hearts go out to the victims, one of whom is still in serious condition at the hospital."
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