Car hits UK Eid crowd, ‘not believed to be terrorism’ – police

LONDON, United Kingdom – British police on Sunday, June 25, said they did not suspect terrorism was involved when a car ploughed into a group of Muslims leaving Eid prayers in Newcastle, northeast England.

Six people were hospitalized after a car crashed into pedestrians outside a sports center in Newcastle, but Northumberland police said “it is not believed to be a terror incident.”

Police said they had arrested a 42-year-old woman, who is currently in custody.

One man was killed last week when a van drove into a group of worshippers outside a mosque in north London. (READ: Philippines condemns attack near UK mosque)

A North East Ambulance Service spokesman said that they were contacted at 9:15am (0815 GMT) to say that a car had mounted the curb outside Westgate Sports Centre and hit a group of worshippers who had just attended Eid prayers.

“We have taken 6 people to hospital, they have gone to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, 3 children and 3 adults,” he said.

Eyewitnesses said that one boy, aged around 8,” was really badly injured,” according to the BBC. – Rappler.com