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Christmas Day Terror: Driver's Drunken Rampage Kills One
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Driver allegedly killed a man and hit pedestrians on Christmas Day.
- Trial includes alleged racist and homophobic attacks fueled by alcohol.
- Defendant has multiple prior dangerous driving convictions.
Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is on trial at the Old Bailey, facing charges stemming from a violent incident on Christmas Day in London's West End. The prosecution contends that Gilheaney, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, engaged in a series of racist and homophobic assaults.
The court heard how Gilheaney's alleged rampage began with altercations outside a bar before he entered his car. Prosecutors claim he used his vehicle as a weapon, hitting multiple pedestrians, including Adrian Chapman, who later died from his injuries. Dashcam footage reportedly captures Gilheaney's bloodied and enraged state.
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