Man charged with attempted murder after car ploughed into pedestrians on Christmas Day – leaving one fighting for life

A MAN has been charged after a car ploughed into four people on a pavement in central London on Christmas Day.

One of the pedestrians has been left fighting for their life following the "violent attack" at around 12.45am.

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder following the crash.

He is also charged with causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Gilheaney will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

Cops rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a car "driving on the wrong side of the road".

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said: "The suspect was arrested within minutes of this violent attack in the early hours of Christmas Day in Central London.

"Since then, investigators have worked tirelessly to build the case and have today charged Anthony Gilheaney with four counts of attempted murder.

"Our thoughts now are with the victims, one of which remains in critical condition in hospital."

Several cordons were erected following the horror crash