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Afghan Migrant Convicted of Manslaughter After Psychosis Diagnosis

7/16/2026

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Afghan migrant Dawood Safi was convicted of manslaughter for the October 27, 2025 death of sweeper Wayne Broadhurst.
He also pleaded guilty to serious bodily harm against landlord Shahzad Farrukh and a 14-year-old boy.
Four psychiatrists diagnosed psychosis, prompting prosecutors to drop the murder charge and accept the manslaughter plea.
Sentencing is set for October 5, 2026, with likely detention under section 37 of the Mental Health Act.

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Story summary

Afghan migrant Dawood Safi was convicted of manslaughter for the October 27, 2025 death of sweeper Wayne Broadhurst.
He also pleaded guilty to serious bodily harm against landlord Shahzad Farrukh and a 14-year-old boy.
Four psychiatrists diagnosed psychosis, prompting prosecutors to drop the murder charge and accept the manslaughter plea.
Sentencing is set for October 5, 2026, with likely detention under section 37 of the Mental Health Act.