Man charged after car ‘swerved’ into crowd of people celebrating New Year’s Eve

London: A man has been charged after a car swerved into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations. It was a chaotic scene, and people were understandably shaken.

The driver, Daniel Sterling, 40, is facing some serious charges. They include dangerous driving and even possession of a knife. It’s a lot to unpack.

The police got the call just after midnight on January 1. They were told a car had hit a pedestrian during the fireworks. After the first hit, the driver tried to speed away but ended up hitting another person.

One of the victims, a 21-year-old, had minor injuries and didn’t need medical help. But a 59-year-old man was taken to the hospital, though thankfully his injuries were not life-threatening.

The police confirmed that this incident isn’t being treated as a terror-related act, which is a relief. Video footage shows people running and screaming, and it must have been terrifying for everyone there.

A local shopkeeper described the scene as shocking, with police rushing everywhere to manage the chaos. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can turn from celebration to panic.