Somali born man car attack in London

 

 Somali born man car attack in London

A 34-year-old Somalia-born British man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving after driving a car into a group of pedestrians on Ealing Broadway, West London. The incident occurred at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

 

Key Facts of the Incident

• The Location: The vehicle struck multiple people outside a Marks & Spencer store on the busy shopping street of Ealing Broadway.
• Injuries: Five pedestrians were injured. Paramedics treated two victims at the scene and transported three others to the hospital, including one who was taken to a major trauma centre.
• Injury Status: The Metropolitan Police confirmed that none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
• The Arrest: The driver fled the scene in the vehicle but was tracked down and stopped by police shortly afterward in nearby Grange Park, located about half a mile away.

Investigation and Motive

While local officers initially consulted with Counter Terrorism Policing London due to the nature of the collision, the Metropolitan Police explicitly stated that the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Detectives are keeping an open mind regarding the driver's underlying motive as the investigation progresses.