Dogwalker killed in Uxbridge stabbing named and pictured for first time | UK | News

A dog walker who was stabbed to death on Monday afternoon has been identified and photographed for the first time. Wayne Broadhurst, 49, died during the attack in Uxbridge, north-west London, on October 27. Two more people were injured in what police described as a “senseless act of violence”.

It was claimed that an Afghan national who entered the country with a truck in 2020 was arrested for a fatal stabbing incident. The man was granted asylum in 2022. Authorities also confirmed that he was not residing in an asylum hotel or any Home Office accommodation, despite claims on social media.

The Metropolitan Police added that the suspect “lived at a private residential address”.

A Home Office spokesman said: “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this terrible incident. We receive regular updates from the Metropolitan Police. The priority must now be the police investigation so that those responsible can be brought to justice.”

Police and ambulance crews were called to Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge at around 5pm on Monday, where three victims were stabbed.

Police said Mr Broadhurst was treated but died at the scene, while another man, 45, suffered life-changing injuries.

It was stated that a 14-year-old boy was also stabbed, but his injuries were not life-threatening or the situation did not change.

The Metropolitan Police said the attack was not being treated as terrorism and detectives were trying to establish any relationship between the suspect and the three victims.

The Met said a 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

A neighbor in Uxbridge said Mr Broadhurst was a sweeper. He added: “I’ve been here for two years and I used to see him walking past the window.”

The victim of the attack was described as “the last person in the world you would think someone would come after you.”

He said he bought some flowers and a box of cookies for his wife, adding that on Monday he was “just taking his normal dog walk every day.”

“I’m still not over it. Would the same thing happen if the dog went out five or 10 minutes later?”

On Tuesday night a group of around 100 men, women and children gathered to lay flowers and light candles near the police tape at the junction between Midhurst Gardens and Leybourne Road.

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Horsfall said: “This was a shocking and senseless act of violence that left one man dead and two others injured. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.

“The incident has understandably caused concern in the local community. “I have deployed multiple officers to the local area and they will be here to provide reassurance throughout the week as detectives work hard to piece together the circumstances.

“I understand there has been a lot of speculation online following this incident. We ask that you trust us for information and do not share sensitive images.”

“If anyone saw the incident or has information about the incident, please contact police. We would welcome any information you may have.”

“There will be a heavy police presence at the scene and area over the next few days, I thank residents for their patience.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting reference number 5129/27OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online.