Former Afghan asylum seeker appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder

Wearing handcuffs and a grey prison issue tracksuit, the defendant sat in the dock, flanked by police officers, as the charges were read out to him.
He also faces one count of possessing an offensive weapon.

Emergency services were called to Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge, West London early on Monday evening, to reports of a multiple stabbing.

The 22-year-old suspect was tasered and arrested at the scene shortly after police arrived there.

Despite the efforts of medics, Wayne Broadhurst, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered multiple stab wounds.

Mr Broadhurst was a local resident, who had been out walking his dog when he was stabbed.

Two other people, a 45-year-old man and 14-year-old boy were stabbed and injured.

The court heard how accused had been living with the 45-year-old and the teenager at a house in Midhurst Gardens.

The Home Office has confirmed that the 22-year-old Afghan arrived in the UK in the back of a lorry in 2020.

He was granted asylum and leave to remain two years later.

After a short 10 minute hearing, Safi Dawood was remanded back into custody.

He will appear at the Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey within 48 hours.