Afghan national charged after triple stabbing in west London - as murder victim named

An Afghan national has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a triple stabbing in west London.

Safi Dawood, 22, has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the incident in Uxbridge on Monday, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Police and paramedics were called to a stabbing in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, at around 5pm.

Wayne Broadhurst, 49, was treated for stab wounds at the scene but died at the scene of his injuries, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

Another man, aged 45, suffered life-changing injuries and was treated in hospital.

A 14-year-old boy was also hurt in the stabbing, but has since been discharged from hospital.

Police said his injuries were neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

Dawood entered the UK in a lorry in 2020 before claiming asylum, which was granted in 2022, the Home Office said previously.

He was not known to Mr Broadhurst, but was known to the other two alleged victims, police said.

Dawood, of Midhurst Gardens, needed hospital treatment after "suffering a medical episode" and was later returned to police custody, where he remains, the force added.

A 'devastating loss'

The managing director of Greener Ealing Ltd, which provides environmental services to Ealing Council, said Mr Broadhurst was a "dedicated member of our team".

Katarina Pohancenikova said in the statement: "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Wayne's family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

"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.

"We ask for the privacy of Wayne's loved ones to be respected as they come to terms with this appalling news."

Greener Ealing shared a photograph of the Liverpool supporter wearing the football club's hat, as well as the company's high-vis.

The Met warned people not to speculate about the case on social media for fear it "could impede future court proceedings".

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Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, confirmed the charges arising from what he called a "shocking" incident.

Mr Narwal said prosecutors "have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings".

Around 100 people gathered for a vigil on Tuesday evening to lay flowers near the police tape at the junction between Midhurst Gardens and Leybourne Road, with some lighting candles.

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