Man who mowed down London pedestrians on Christmas Day convicted of murder

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondentDecember 19, 2025 at 05:33 PM

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Anthony Gilheaney, 31, was convicted of murder and other charges in London for a Christmas Day 2024 attack where he used his car to intentionally strike pedestrians. The incident occurred in London's West End, targeting individuals with homophobic and racist intent. Aiden Chapman, 25, died from catastrophic brain injuries sustained in the attack. Gilheaney also seriously injured four others, including a couple leaving midnight mass, one of whom was shielded by his partner from the oncoming vehicle. Gilheaney was apprehended after crashing his car following a high-speed police chase. He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and wounding with intent at the Old Bailey.

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