"An Afghan migrant has appeared in court accused of fatally stabbing a dog walker in Uxbridge, west London, and injuring two more people. Safi Dawood, 22, is charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst, 49, the attempted murder of his landlord and a 14-year-old boy, on 27 October. At an Old Bailey hearing on Monday, Mr Dawood confirmed his identity by videolink from Wandsworth prison before Judge Mark Lucraft KC set a timetable for the case."
"Mr Farrukh ran out of the house to seek assistance from neighbours in Midhurst Gardens. One of the neighbours swung her walking stick at Dawood which caused him to back off, the court heard. The defendant allegedly also injured a 14-year-old boy before setting upon Mr Broadhurst, 49, who was a stranger to him. Ms Heer said Mr Broadhurst died at the scene despite the efforts of medics."
Safi Dawood, 22, faces charges of murder and two counts of attempted murder after a knife attack in Uxbridge on 27 October. Wayne Broadhurst, 49, was fatally stabbed while walking his dog and died at the scene. Landlord Shahzad Farrukh suffered life-changing injuries and required surgery; a 14-year-old boy sustained hand injuries and was discharged the same day. Mr Dawood was arrested near the scene and appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink, confirming his identity. He is an Afghan refugee with leave to remain until 2027 and had been due to leave his accommodation in three days. A plea hearing is set for 12 January and a provisional trial for July.
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