Lorry Driver Stabs Hero Dog Walker to Death During Psychotic Episode, Injuring Father and 13-Year-Old Son

Published on October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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AN Afghan migrant who entered the UK in a lorry allegedly stabbed a hero dogwalker to death during a psychotic episode.

The attacker also wounded a 45-year-old dad and his son, aged 14, as he chased them from their home.

A blue and white crime scene tent on a residential street with a police car and other vehicles parked nearby.The scene in Uxbridge, London, after a man was stabbed to death and two other people were hurtCredit: PA Wayne Broadhurst smiling, wearing a high-visibility jacket, a red beanie, and holding a broom.Wayne Broadhurst, 49, died at the sceneCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

The dog walker, named locally as Wayne Broadhurst, 49, tried to help but was fatally wounded as he was slashed in the throat with a large knife, according to neighbours.

pursued the attacker and Tasered him when he repeatedly ignored their orders to drop to the ground.

Wayne was treated by paramedics on the street in Uxbridge, West , but was pronounced dead at the scene.

An Afghan lorry migrant has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police said the father who was also attacked had life-changing injuries, while his son’s injuries were minor.

Both are now recovering in hospital.

It is understood the Afghan suspect, 22, had been a lodger with them in their family council house for the past six months.

The said he sneaked into Britain on a lorry in 2020 and was granted indefinite leave to remain two years later.

He did not live in Home Office accommodation.

He was said to be known to mental services and police suspect he carried out the attack late on Monday afternoon during a psychotic episode.

One witness said: “The man was chasing a man and a boy around the road and a local man who was with his dog tried to stop it.

“There was blood everywhere and the paramedics were there for at least 30 minutes trying to save his life. It was absolute carnage and very distressing to see.”

Wayne was known among residents and said to work as a binman.

One said: “He’s a lovely guy, very gentle and peaceful. He was just trying to help and it’s ended up costing him his life.”

Police drafted extra patrols into the area over concerns about simmering community tension, while a scenes of team worked at the site.

Flowers were also seen being left.

Met Chief Supt Jill Horsfall said: “This was a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured.

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

A Home Office spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those impacted by this horrific incident.

“We are receiving regular updates from the .

“The priority must now be for the police to investigate so those responsible can be brought to justice.”

Detectives launched an and said urgent enquiries were ongoing.

Multiple officers were deployed to the local area throughout the week with residents told to expect a “heavy police presence”.

CCTV footage circulating on social media showed officers chasing a knifeman down a residential road moments after the horror.

A policeman could be heard shouting “drop the knife, get on the floor” as terrified residents watched the shocking scene unfold from their windows.

Cops then used a Taser as they arrested the man, who was seen lying on the floor as more officers arrived.

The man was not injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since been taken into police custody.

In a second horrific video – which The Sun has decided not to show – the 49-year-old victim is seen helplessly laying on the floor as he’s repeatedly stabbed.

Flowers and candles placed near Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge after a fatal stabbing.Flowers and candles in Uxbridge, west London, after the tragic attackCredit: PA Police officers in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, wearing light blue forensic suits and caps, investigating a crime scene.Detectives launched an investigation and said urgent enquiries were ongoingCredit: PA

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