Manslaughter plea accepted in dog walker killing
Summary
A man named Dawood Safi has admitted to killing a dog walker in west London after suffering a severe mental illness during the attack. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter because he was in a psychotic state and will face trial for trying to kill two other people he attacked earlier the same day.Key Facts
- Dawood Safi, 28 years old, fatally stabbed 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst on October 27, 2025.
- Earlier that day, Safi attacked his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh, and a 14-year-old boy.
- Safi pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility caused by a psychotic episode.
- Four mental health experts agreed Safi was in a "complete mental collapse" during the attacks.
- Safi was hearing voices and had lost touch with reality at the time.
- He also admitted to lesser charges related to the attacks on the landlord and the boy.
- Safi gave false information about his age and background when entering the UK and was granted asylum in 2022.
- The prosecution says Safi lied about threats and harassment from the Taliban, which were used to support his asylum claim.
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