Man fighting for life after being hit by car in Golders Green

A man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car in Golders Green, north London.

Emergency services were called to Golders Green Road shortly after 8.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

An Iranian national, 41, was taken to hospital, while a 39-year-old Iraqi national was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a drug sample.

He remains in custody. The Metropolitan Police said the incident is under investigation by the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit and is not being treated as terror-related.

A spokesperson for the force also advised people not to share or view footage of the incident circulating on social media, but urged members of the public with information to contact police.

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said: ‘We know that this incident will cause significant concerns in the local community and residents can expect a continued police presence throughout the night.

‘Detectives are working to quickly establish the circumstances and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us.

‘We are aware of videos circulating on social media appearing to show the collision and those involved. We would discourage the public from sharing both due to the graphic nature of the footage and to protect the integrity of the investigation.’

The volunteer neighborhood security group Shomrim and non-profit emergency medical service Hatzolah accompanied police to the scene, as did the London Ambulance Service.

Taking to X, Shomrim posted: ‘Shomrim are currently on scene assisting Police and Hatzola following a road traffic collision on Golders Green Road.

‘At this stage, the incident is being treated as a road traffic collision and has not been classified as an antisemitic incident by the Metropolitan Police.’

The force has urged anyone with information or with video footage of the incident to contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 8355/27MAY, or to visit the Met’s website.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

The fire in Golders Green

Yesterday morning, the London Fire Brigade attended a fire on the same road.

The emergency service received calls at around 6.47am concerning a blaze behind the supermarket Kosher Kingdom. The blaze is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault and is not being treated as suspicious. No injuries were reported.

In a statement issued at the time, London Fire Brigade said: ‘Firefighters are currently responding to a fire on Golders Green Road in Golders Green.

‘The fire has occurred in a building which is three storeys, with a shop on the ground floor and premises above.

‘The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke, and we’re advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.’

Golders Green has featured in headlines frequently following a series of alleged antisemitic attacks in the area, including an alleged arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in March.