"Met Police A motorist who admitted hitting and killing a man with his car on Christmas Day in London's West End has been found guilty of murder. Anthony Gilheaney, 31, had denied the charge but admitted the manslaughter of 25-year-old Aidan Chapman during a series of unprovoked attacks in which he used a high-powered Mercedes to mow people down. The prosecution did not accept the manslaughter plea and Gilheaney stood trial for murder at the Old Bailey."
"Gilheaney, from Harlow in Essex, was also charged with unlawful wounding, causing grievous bodily harm and assault in relation to four other people who were injured in the incident. He will be sentenced on 30 January."
A motorist used a high-powered Mercedes to mow people down in London's West End on Christmas Day, killing 25-year-old Aidan Chapman. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, 31, admitted manslaughter but denied murder. The prosecution rejected the manslaughter plea and tried Gilheaney for murder at the Old Bailey. Four other people suffered injuries and Gilheaney faced charges including unlawful wounding, causing grievous bodily harm and assault in relation to those victims. Gilheaney is from Harlow in Essex. Sentencing for the murder conviction is scheduled for 30 January.
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