Man charged with four counts of attempted murder in Shaftesbury ...

Today (27/12/2024) Anthony Gilheany, 30 (13/12/1994) of Longfield, Harlow has been charged with four counts of attempted murder, causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He was remanded into police custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today.

Police were called at 00:45hrs on Wednesday, 24 December follow reports of a road traffic collision and a car driving on the wrong side of the road on Shaftesbury Avenue, W1.

Four members of the public were taken to hospital. One victim remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment in hospital.