Safi Dawood, a 22-year-old Afghan national, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge on Monday evening. The Crown Prosecution Service announced that Dawood will face charges for killing Wayne Broadhurst and attacking two others in the west London incident.
Wayne Broadhurst, 49, died at the scene after being stabbed while walking his dog in Midhurst Gardens around 5pm. Two other victims were injured - a 45-year-old man who remains hospitalized with life-changing injuries and a 14-year-old boy who has been discharged. Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal said: «Following the shocking triple stabbing which took place in Uxbridge on Monday evening, the Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Safi Dawood, 22, has been charged with the murder of Wayne Broadhurst and the attempted murder of two others.»
Neighbors armed with baseball bats rushed to defend the 45-year-old victim during the attack, potentially saving his life. Witness Tahira Hassan described how four or five people emerged from a house to protect the injured man. «They were protecting him, so they saved his life. They did a very good job,» Hassan told reporters.
Defendant's Background
Dawood entered the UK in a lorry in 2020 and was granted asylum in 2022. Police confirmed he was known to the two injured victims but had no prior connection to Broadhurst. The defendant required hospital treatment for a medical episode after his arrest before being returned to police custody.
Broadhurst's employer, Greener Ealing Ltd, paid tribute to the binman as a dedicated team member. Managing Director Katarina Pohancenikova said: «This is a devastating loss. Wayne was a well-respected and dedicated member of our team who made a real contribution to the work we do and to the residents we serve.» Around 100 people gathered Tuesday evening to lay flowers and light candles at the scene. Dawood is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
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