A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car being driven collided with multiple pedestrians outside Marks & Spencer in Ealing Broadway on Saturday (27 June 2026) afternoon.
The Metropolitan Police said five pedestrians were injured in the road traffic collision after officers were called to The Broadway, W5, at 2.29pm.
Two people were treated at the scene, while three were taken to hospital. Police said all five are believed to have suffered injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.
The car failed to stop at the scene but was brought to a halt a short time later in nearby Grange Park, where the driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Ealing Broadway, Ealing at 14:29hrs on Saturday, 27 June to a report of a car colliding with multiple pedestrians.
“Police were called to Ealing Broadway, Ealing at 14:29hrs on Saturday, 27 June to a report of a car colliding with multiple pedestrians.
“A total of five pedestrians were injured. Two were treated at the scene and three were taken to hospital.
“At this time, it is believed they have all suffered non-life-threatening or life-changing injuries.
“The car involved did not stop at the scene but was stopped in nearby Grange Park a short time later. The driver, a 34-year-old Somalia-born British man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted murder.
“Due to the nature of the incident, local officers were in contact with officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London as they conducted their initial enquiries. While investigators are keeping an open mind as to any potential motive, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
“Road closures are in place in the area and could remain in place for some time while the police investigation progresses.
“Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact the police on 101, providing the reference 4607/27JUN.”
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