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Afghan Asylum Seeker Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Murder Charges Dropped

7/14/2026

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The court accepted Dawood Safi (28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker) guilty plea to manslaughter of dog-walker Wayne Broadhurst on 27 October 2025, citing a psychotic episode.
Four psychiatric experts testified Safi was hearing voices and held delusional beliefs during the attacks.
Safi also pleaded guilty to wounding landlord Shahzad Farrukh, a 14-year-old boy, and to possessing the weapon.
Prosecutor Jonathan Laidlaw KC said murder charges will not be pursued despite the family’s request.

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The court accepted Dawood Safi (28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker) guilty plea to manslaughter of dog-walker Wayne Broadhurst on 27 October 2025, citing a psychotic episode.
Four psychiatric experts testified Safi was hearing voices and held delusional beliefs during the attacks.
Safi also pleaded guilty to wounding landlord Shahzad Farrukh, a 14-year-old boy, and to possessing the weapon.
Prosecutor Jonathan Laidlaw KC said murder charges will not be pursued despite the family’s request.