Somalian Migrant Ahmed Timir Has Today Appeared at the Old Bailey Charged with Five Counts of Attempted Murder

A 34-year-old man has appeared before the Central London Crown Court today to face five counts of attempted murder following a major incident outside an Ealing Broadway supermarket last month.

Somalian Migrant Timir Ahmed Mohamed, 34 (04.01.92) of Grange Park, Ealing, appeared via video link before Her Honour Judge Tayton KC for a plea and trial preparation hearing this morning.

The defendant faces multiple charges including five counts of attempted murder, dangerous driving, failing to stop, failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, and criminal damage.

The Crown alleges that on Saturday, June 27, the Somalia-born defendant deliberately drove a vehicle through a red traffic signal at a pedestrian crossing situated outside a branch of Marks & Spencer in West London.

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It is alleged by the Crown that the defendant mowed down multiple pedestrians, resulting in three individuals being rushed to hospital—including one who was taken to a major trauma centre—while a further two people required treatment at the scene by paramedics.

The Crown further alleges that following the initial collision with the pedestrians, the defendant failed to stop and continued driving until he collided with two other vehicles, at which point he was apprehended by police officers.

During today’s hearing at the Old Bailey, the court established a timetable for the upcoming legal proceedings. During the hearing the defendant spoke only to confirm his, name, address and date of birth & did not enter a plea,

All details outlined by the prosecution during today's hearing remain Crown allegations until a verdict is reached by a jury.

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