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Iraqi national arrested after Iranian man run over with life-threatening injuries in Golders Green, North London
A serious incident has been declared in Golders Green, North London, after a 41-year-old Iranian man was run over and suffered life-threatening injuries. A 39-year-old Iraqi national has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and failing to provide a drug sample. The Met Police says the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
A serious incident has been declared in Golders Green, North London, after a 41-year-old Iranian man was run over and suffered life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers attended the scene within minutes, alongside Shomrim community safety volunteers, Hatzola emergency medical services and the London Ambulance Service, in what has been described as a coordinated emergency response.
A 39-year-old man, identified as an Iraqi national, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to provide a drug sample. He remains in police custody as detectives work to establish the full circumstances of the incident. The investigation is being led by officers from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in north-west London including Barnet, issued a statement acknowledging the significant concerns the incident would cause in the local community. He confirmed that residents could expect a continued police presence throughout the night and urged anyone with information to come forward and assist detectives in their investigation.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related, though the circumstances involving individuals of different nationalities in a predominantly Jewish area of London have heightened community tensions. Golders Green is home to one of London's largest Jewish communities, and the presence of Shomrim volunteers at the scene underscored the community's established safety infrastructure.
The victim was rushed to hospital where he continues to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries. No further details about his condition have been released. The incident has prompted calls for calm from local community leaders, while police continue their investigation into the exact circumstances that led to the collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is being asked to contact the Metropolitan Police.