A CAR has slammed into pedestrians in Islington, London, prompting a strong response by armed police. But one person has since been arrested and charged with driving offences.

Four people were injured on Essex Rd, North London, outside the Old Queens Head Hotel.

The incident, which happened shortly before 11pm London time, was initially feared to be a similar terror attack to the one at Westminster Bridge last week.

Police, after responding with armed officers, now say this incident is not terror related.

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“Police were called at approximately to reports of a car in collision with a number of people in Essex Road,” a Met Police spokesperson said.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene; initial reports state four people are suffering injuries – their condition awaits.

“The occupants decamped from the car and fled the scene on foot.

“While enquiries into the circumstances continue, this is not being treated as terrorist related.”