Woman arrested after serious Argyll Street collision

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Westminster.

At around 04:30hrs on Sunday, 19 April, officers were called to Argyll Street following reports that a car had been involved in a collision with pedestrians.

Police attended with the London Ambulance Service. A woman – aged in her 30s – was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

A man in his 50s sustained life-changing injuries, and was taken to hospital. A third woman, aged in her 30s, was treated for minor injuries.

The driver of the car – a 29-year-old woman – was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving. She was taken into custody, where she remains.

The incident is not being treated as terrorism related.

DCI Alison Foxwell – from Specialist Crime South – said: “As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones.

“While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.

“The information you have - however minor you believe it may be - could be of crucial importance to investigators.”

Anybody who has information to provide should call 101, providing the reference 3374/19APR.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.