Man injured in London triple stabbing ‘was saved’ by neighbours

West London residents say they intervened to save the life of a man who was attacked and suffered life-changing injuries on Monday.

Two men and a teenager were injured, including dog walker Wayne Broadhurst, 49, who died at the scene.

The 45-year-old man, who survived, was reportedly rescued by his next-door neighbors during the attack, which took place at around 5pm in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge.

The 22-year-old Afghan national was tasered and arrested at the scene. The Met Police said the man was being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

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.

One local resident said the rescued man could have died if he had not been protected by neighbours.

Tahira Hassan, who lives in Midhurst Gardens, said the 14-year-old boy involved in the attack knocked on the door of his family’s house with blood on his shirt and asked for help.

He added that four or five residents from the house across the street came out into the street with baseball bats in their hands to protect the injured man.

“They were protecting him, so they saved his life. They did a great job.

“If they hadn’t protected him, he might have died.”

Ms Hassan said the attacker, whom she had never seen before, was a “tall, thin person”, wearing a black jacket and “holding a knife in his hand”.

He said when the suspect saw Mr Broadhurst he “immediately attacked him… multiple times”.

Resident Ms Hassan said the protected man had been approached for comment but they did not want to talk.

Another woman living in Midhurst Gardens, who did not want to give her name, said she saw the incident from her window after hearing screams.

He said his brother was on the phone with the police at the time of the attack and they saw Mr Broadhurst go out of the alley and into the street.

“He literally walked down the alley not knowing what he was about to walk into,” he said.

“As soon as we arrived in front of a house, the man with the knife in his hand literally pushed him in front of our house and then got on top of him.

“We were on the phone with the police at the time and telling the police this is happening right now, you know, please hurry.

“Afterwards [the attacker] “He stood up and then ran toward the street.”

On Wednesday, Greener Ealing Ltd chief executive Katarina Pohancenikova confirmed that Mr Broadhurst, who was killed in the attack, was a sweeper for Greener Ealing.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Wayne’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time,” he said.

“This is a devastating loss. Wayne was a respected and dedicated member of our team and made real contributions to the work we do and the residents we serve.

“We ask that the privacy of Wayne’s loved ones be respected as they confront this terrible news.”

The Home Office confirmed that the suspect entered the UK in a lorry in November 2020, was granted asylum and permission to remain in 2022, and was not living in Home Office accommodation.

A Home Office spokesman offered its condolences to those affected by the “terrible incident” and said they were being updated by the Met as the investigation continues.

“The priority needs to be the police investigation so that those responsible can be brought to justice,” they added.

On Tuesday evening, about 100 people observed a moment of silence near the cordon surrounding the scene.

They applauded at the end, and the group soon began to disperse.

A large group of men, women and children laid flowers and some lit candles at the junction between Midhurst Gardens and Leybourne Road.

Chief Supt Jill Horsfall described the attack as a “shocking and senseless act of violence”

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time,” he said.

He added: “The incident has understandably caused concern in the local community.

“I have deployed a number of officers to the local area and they will be here throughout the week to provide reassurance 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.”

The Met said Mr Broadhurst’s family were being supported by officers.

Anyone who saw the incident or has information is asked to contact the police.