Man arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘hit-and-run’ injuring four
The driver of the car did not stop at the scene, police said
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Your support makes all the difference.A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at Heathrow Airport after four men were hit by a car in west London, leaving two critically injured.
The Metropolitan Police were called at 2.43am on Sunday after reports that four people had been struck by a car in Kingsley Road, close to the junction with Taunton Avenue, in Hounslow.
The pedestrians, all men in their early 20s, were taken to hospital where two remain in a critical condition.
The two others were treated for non-life-changing injuries.
The driver of the car did not stop at the scene, police said.
The arrest – which happened as the man was trying to fly out of the UK – is a timely and crucial development in this ongoing investigation.
Detectives launched an investigation and arrested a 20-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempted murder just before 7pm.
Police said he had booked a flight and was planning to leave the country.
A second man was also arrested nearby on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Thrower said: “This was a serious incident that will have shocked the local community.
“Two men are in hospital fighting for their lives and our thoughts are with them and their families.
“Officers have acted without delay to identify a suspect.
“The arrest – which happened as the man was trying to fly out of the UK – is a timely and crucial development in this ongoing investigation.
“We will continue at pace as we work to establish what happened and to get justice for the victims.
“I would continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Information can be provided by calling 101 or tweeting @MetCC with the reference 921/25SEP or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.