Four men have been injured – two critically – after a hit-and-run in west London.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at nearby Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempted murder just before 7pm.

Police said he had booked a flight and was planning to leave the country.

The Metropolitan Police were called at 2.43am on Sunday after reports four people had been hit by a car in Kingsley Road, close to the junction with Taunton Avenue, in Hounslow.

The pedestrians, all men in their early 20s, were taken to hospital, where two remain in a critical condition.

The two others were treated for non-life changing injuries.

‘Justice for victims’

The driver of the car did not stop at the scene, police said.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Thrower said: “This was a serious incident that will have shocked the local community.

“Two men are in hospital fighting for their lives, and our thoughts are with them and their families.

“We will continue at pace as we work to establish what happened and to get justice for the victims.

“I would continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.”

A second man was also arrested nearby on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Information can be provided by calling 101 or tweeting @MetCC with the reference 921/25SEP or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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