An Uber driver who killed a dog walker in a random knife attack while suffering a psychotic episode has also been found guilty of trying to murder his landlord. Dawood Safi, 28, stabbed 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst to death in a frenzy of violence last October, just minutes after attacking his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh, and a 14-year-old boy.
The Attack and Its Victims
On the day of the rampage, Safi attacked Farrukh in the kitchen of his Uxbridge home, stabbing him in the neck. Despite the severe wound, Farrukh and the teenager managed to escape while neighbors intervened to stop Safi. The Uber driver then turned on Broadhurst, who was walking his dog, killing him in a sudden, random assault.
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Legal Proceedings and Verdict
At Southwark Crown Court, Safi pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Broadhurst on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to his psychotic state. He also admitted grievous bodily harm with intent against Farrukh and actual bodily harm against the boy. On Thursday, the jury found Safi guilty of attempting to murder Farrukh, with deliberations continuing on the attempted murder charge involving the teenager.
| Charge | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter of Wayne Broadhurst | Guilty (diminished responsibility) |
| Attempted murder of Shahzad Farrukh | Guilty |
| GBH with intent (Farrukh) | Guilty |
| ABH (14-year-old boy) | Guilty |
Background of the Perpetrator
Safi, an Afghan refugee, arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 and was granted asylum in 2022. The court heard he initially lied about his age upon entry and told a psychiatrist he witnessed his father’s murder by the Taliban in a land dispute when he was 10. However, prosecutor Jonathan Laidlaw KC stated this story was “not true.” Four mental health experts concluded Safi suffered a “complete mental collapse” at the time of the rampage.
Psychotic Episode Details
Laidlaw explained: “The defendant was hearing voices, he’d become consumed by paranoia and delusional beliefs which included that people generally and members of his family in this country were both controlling him and plotting against him.” Safi had believed Farrukh could help him due to his role as a Thames Valley police contractor, which triggered the attack.
Key Takeaways
- Dawood Safi killed a dog walker and attacked his landlord in a psychotic episode.
- The jury found him guilty of attempted murder for the landlord attack.
- Mental health experts cited paranoia and delusions as contributing factors.
- Safi’s story about his father’s death was proven false.
- Review of the Geneva CAP Protection Juridique.
FAQ
What was Dawood Safi convicted of?
Dawood Safi was found guilty of the manslaughter of Wayne Broadhurst, attempted murder of his landlord Shahzad Farrukh, grievous bodily harm with intent, and actual bodily harm against a 14-year-old boy.
Why did Safi commit the attacks?
Safi was suffering from a psychotic episode, including paranoia and delusional beliefs that people were controlling and plotting against him. Mental health experts described it as a complete mental collapse.
Was Safi’s story about his father’s death true?
No, the prosecution stated that Safi’s claim of witnessing his father’s murder by the Taliban was false. Four mental health experts confirmed the story was not true.
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