A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London on Sunday morning.
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink driving, police said on Monday evening.
A woman in her 30s remains in a life-threatening condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after they were hit by a car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at around 4.30am on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.
A second woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries, the force added.
Carrington has been remanded in custody ahead of her first appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The Crown Prosecution Service said Carrington was also charged with dangerous driving.
Police said the incident, which took place on the Soho street which is home to the London Palladium theatre, is not being treated as terrorism-related.
David Malone, deputy chief crown prosecutor in London North, said: “We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are active and that she has the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, providing the reference 3374/19APR.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
