Bodycam footage released by police captures the moment Dawood Safi, an Afghan migrant who fatally stabbed a dog walker in a random attack, was Tasered and handcuffed by officers. Safi, 28, had blood on his hands and was armed with a knife when he refused to drop his weapon, prompting officers to use a Taser.
Attack and Immediate Aftermath
On October 27, 2025, Safi launched a knife spree in Uxbridge, West London, killing 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst, a street cleaner for Hillingdon Council, who died almost instantly at the scene with his dog by his side. Safi also attacked his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh, 45, leaving him with life-changing injuries, and a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalised. The attacks were described by prosecutors as an "entirely unprovoked, ferocious and senseless killing."
Legal Proceedings and Mental Health
At Southwark Crown Court, Safi, who arrived in the UK hidden inside a lorry in 2020, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility, which the prosecution accepted. He was handed an indefinite hospital order at Broadmoor. The court heard that Safi was undergoing a mental health episode at the time of the attack. Two days before the stabbing, he visited his GP complaining of hearing voices but was turned away after mental health staff determined his illness did not require hospital assistance.
According to The Daily Mail, Safi told psychiatrists he felt guilt after looking at "naked images of women" and feared "the judgement of God."
Victim Impact and Family Statement
In a statement, Wayne Broadhurst's family said: "Our family is devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Wayne Broadhurst, aged 49. Wayne was a kind, caring and loving man who meant the world to us. He had a heart of gold and was the type of person who would do anything for anyone. He never met a stranger and had a way of making everyone feel welcome. To those who knew him, Wayne was more than a family member or friend – he was someone you could always rely on."
The family described his passion for Liverpool Football Club, adding: "He lived and breathed football, and supporting Liverpool brought him immense joy. Whether watching a match with family and friends or talking football with anyone who would listen, his enthusiasm was infectious. The loss of Wayne has left an enormous void in our lives that can never be filled."
Trial and Conviction
Safi stood trial on separate charges of attempting to murder Mr Farrukh and the 14-year-old boy. He pleaded not guilty to both counts but was convicted by a jury of attempting to murder Mr Farrukh. The jury foreman stated they were deadlocked on the attempted murder charge relating to the teenager, and they were discharged on that count by Mrs Justice Cutts. Safi will return to court for sentencing on October 5 following psychiatric reports.
Police Statement
Detective Inspector Richard MacKenzie, who led the investigation, said: "This was a shocking attack that, tragically, led to Wayne Broadhurst's death and had a huge impact on the local community. As the tributes paid to him after his death showed, Wayne was a hugely popular member of the community and my thoughts remain with his family and loved ones. I want to recognise the devastating impact of Safi's brutal attack on his two victims who survived the attack and to commend the exceptional bravery they showed in the face of such violence. The physical and emotional consequences of this traumatic incident are likely to be felt for many years to come."
He added: "Finally, I want to pay tribute to the courageous members of the public who attempted to protect the victims from the attacker, as well as the police officers who were first on the scene of this incident."
