An Afghan man who entered the UK illegally has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder after a brutal triple stabbing in west London.
The defendant, 22-year-old Safi Dawood, arrived in the UK five years ago by truck and, according to the Home Office, was granted asylum and indefinite leave to remain in 2022. This morning at Westminster Magistrates Court, he sat between two security guards, his head bowed between his legs, refusing to confirm his name or greet the judge.
He is accused of fatally stabbing 49-year-old council worker Wayne Broadhurst and causing permanent injuries to 45-year-old Shahzad Farrukh, his landlord. The court heard that Farrukh suffered life-changing injuries and is expected to remain in hospital for some time. He is also charged with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy, who has since been discharged from hospital.
The man did not make a statement in court, so District Judge Michael Snow remanded him in custody. He is due to appear before the Old Bailey court within the next 48 hours.
