Three people are arrested for ‘attempted murder’ after car mows down seven pedestrians as they left hotel in south-west London
- Group driven at when they were leaving a hotel on Lombard Road, Battersea
- It left one of them with a broken leg and the six others with minor injuries
- Shocking photos from scene today show a 4×4 embedded in wooden fencing
Seven people were hurt after a car drove at them in south-west London as police arrested three suspects for attempted murder.
The group were driven at when they were leaving a hotel on Lombard Road, Battersea, leaving one of them with a broken leg and the six others with minor injuries.
Shocking photos from the scene today show a BMW 4×4 embedded in wooden fencing next to heaps of debris, including a twisted bicycle.
Photos taken this morning showed a 4×4 embedded in wooden fencing in Battersea after a car drove at a group of people last night
The group were driven at when they were leaving a hotel on Lombard Road, Battersea, leaving one of them with a broken leg and the six others with minor injuries
Shocking photos from the scene today show a car embedded in wooden fencing next to heaps of debris, including a twisted bicycle
Police were called to reports of a fight at 11.15pm, and arrested four people for affray.
It is unclear if the fight happened before or after the car drove into the group.
The incident is not terrorism-related, with a crime scene established and enquiries continuing.
It is the latest incident in a spate of violence in London, which has seen 76 murders so far this year.
Last week, a teenage boy was killed and two others injured after a running brawl on Purley high street in south London.
Diners at a Pizza Express were evacuated from the back door after the fight erupted outside.
Anyone with information can contact 101.
The incident is not terrorism-related, with a crime scene established and enquiries continuing. Pictured: A forensic officer at the scene today
Police had earlier been called to reports of a fight at 11.15pm, and arrested four people for affray. Pictured: Officers on Lombard Road last night
Police are appealing for more information about the incident. Witnesses can contact 101