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Christmas Carnage: Driver's Hate-Fueled Rampage Kills One
2 Dec
Summary
- Driver targeted victims with racist and homophobic motives.
- One pedestrian suffered fatal brain damage from the attacks.
- The defendant admitted to dangerous driving and claimed memory loss.
On Christmas Day, a driver unleashed a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, targeting pedestrians in a series of hate-fueled attacks. The 30-year-old defendant, described as being 'beside himself with rage,' intentionally struck five individuals with his car after leaving a nightclub. Jurors heard that some victims were targeted for racist and homophobic reasons.
The brutal incidents resulted in one pedestrian suffering fatal brain damage, leading to his death on New Year's Eve. The prosecution detailed how the defendant's actions included driving at pedestrians, deliberately ramming an Uber driver's car, and targeting a gay couple and another pair of friends crossing the street.
Following a police chase, the defendant abandoned his vehicle and was later found passed out. He expressed remorse to officers but also claimed to have no memory of the events, linking his behavior to the death of his brother. He denies murder and attempted murder charges, though he has admitted to dangerous driving.
