Two of the four men who were struck in a hit and run this morning are in a critical condition.
Following the crash, police arrested a 20-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempted murder.
Emergency services were called at 2.43am today after reports that four people had been struck by a car in Hounslow, west London.
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.
The driver of the car did not stop at the scene, police said.
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Peter Manning/LNP)Detectives launched an investigation and arrested a 20-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempted murder just before 7pm.
Police said he had booked a flight and was planning to leave the country. A second man was also arrested nearby on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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.
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Getty Images)"Officers have acted without delay to identify a suspect. The arrest - which happened as the man was trying to fly out of the UK - is a timely and crucial development in this ongoing investigation.
"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."
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.
