A 41-year-old Iranian man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the Wednesday night incident following a row in the street
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was allegedly struck by a vehicle in Golders Green, following an altercation that broke out on the street.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the north London neighbourhood shortly before 8.30pm following reports that a car had knocked down a man in NW11.
Within moments, Met Police officers arrived at the scene alongside Shomrim volunteers and paramedics from both Hatzola and the London Ambulance Service.
A 41-year-old man, an Iranian national, was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 39-year-old Iraqi man in connection with the incident, reports the Mirror.
The suspect was detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to provide a drugs sample. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
The incident follows an earlier event in which around 100 firefighters were deployed to tackle a substantial fire behind a Jewish supermarket in Golders Green.
Police have confirmed that tonight’s vehicular attack is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with the investigation being handled by officers from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads on policing in north west London, said:”We know that this incident will cause significant concerns in the local community and residents can expect a continued police presence throughout the night,” he said. “Detectives are working quickly to establish the circumstances and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us.
“We are aware of videos circulating on social media, appearing to show the collision and those involved. We would discourage the public from sharing both due to the graphic nature of the footage and to protect the integrity of the investigation.”
Anyone with information or video footage relating to the incident is urged to contact police by dialling 101, quoting CAD 8355/27MAY, or by submitting details via the Met’s website. Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111.
