A 23-year-old Afghan migrant from Uxbridge, west London, has pleaded guilty to stabbing his landlord and a 14-year-old boy in a violent incident connected to the fatal stabbing of dog-walker Wayne Broadhurst on 27 October.
Safi Dawood admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Shahzad Farrukh, 45, and causing actual bodily harm to the teenager. He also pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon ahead of his trial.
Fatal Stabbing In Uxbridge
Wayne Broadhurst, 49, died at the scene after being stabbed multiple times in the neck while walking his dog in Midhurst Gardens. Dawood has not pleaded guilty to the murder charge and remains charged with the offence.
Prosecutors allege that Dawood brandished a knife after the attack, threatening witnesses present at the scene.
Victims Injured In Knife Attack
Dawood attacked his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh, causing serious injuries. He also stabbed a 14-year-old boy who sustained minor hand injuries. Family members intervened to assist the victims and confronted Dawood, who was later found in a witness’s garden holding a knife.
Next Court Steps
Dawood pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder related to the assaults on Farrukh and the teenager. A further case management hearing is scheduled for 2 June, with the trial set for 13 July at Southwark Crown Court. He appeared via video-link for the hearing.
Background And Immigration Status
Dawood entered the UK hidden in a lorry in 2020 and was granted asylum in 2022, the Home Office confirmed. The case continues to draw attention in Uxbridge amid local concerns over violent crime in the area.
Originally published by UKNIP.
