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afghan migrant remanded in custody over 'murder and triple stabbing' in uxbridge

Nov 11, 2025 Africa views: 257

Wayne Broadhurst died following an alleged attack in Uxbridge on Monday (Picture: PA)

An Afghan national has appeared in court charged with murdering a stranger in Uxbridge.

Safi Dawood is charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst,49,and attempted murder following a triple stabbing in Midhurst Gardens on at around 5pm on Monday.

Dawood,22,has also been charged with one count of possessing an offensive weapon following the incident,Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard.

A 14-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man were also treated at the scene for stab wounds.

The man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries and the teenager has been discharged.

A police custody van leaving Westminster Magistrates’ Court after Safi Dawood’s appearance on Thursday (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Forensics teams combed the area for clues after the shocking attack (Picture: PA)

Mr Broadhurst died at the scene.

Dawood appeared in the dock wearing a grey T-shirt and grey trousers and sat hunched over during the brief hearing.

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

Dawood was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey within the next 48 hours.

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