Driver accused of Christmas Day car attacks in London’s West End says he was a ‘coward’

Gilheaney told the court he had been attacked by a group of men earlier that night and, although not in control of the vehicle, did not intend to hurt anyone - (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)

A motorist who mowed down pedestrians in a Christmas Day rampage which left one man dead said he was a “coward” for not stopping after the collision.

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of using his Mercedes to run over five pedestrians in London’s West End during the early hours of December 25 2024, killing 25-year-old Aidan Chapman and leaving four others seriously injured.