Police have charged a man in connection with the stabbing of two people during a community event in Southall.
Gurpreet Singh, 25, (10.01.98) of Belmont Road, Ilford, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court this morning, Thursday 17 August, charged with the following offences:
– One count of attempted GBH with intent
– Two counts of GBH with intent
– One count of affray
– One count of threats with a bladed article
– Two counts of possession of a bladed article
He was remanded in custody to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on 14 September 2023.
At around 22:00hrs on Tuesday, 15 August, officers were policing an Indian Independence Day street event in The Broadway, Southall, when a member of the public informed them of an altercation that had taken place.
They found two men, in their 30s, with knife injuries. They were taken to hospital where their injuries were assessed as not life threatening. They have since been discharged.
Two men were arrested at the scene. Singh [A] has since been charged with the above offences.
The other man [B] aged in his 20s has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A female officer involved in detaining one of those arrested, sustained a small cut to her hand. She did not need hospital treatment.
An investigation is ongoing and is being led by detectives from West Area CID. Enquiries continue.
Superintendent Sean Lynch, responsible for neighbourhood policing in Ealing, said: “I recognise the enormous concern this incident will have caused, both in Southall and in the Sikh communities around London and further afield, in what was an otherwise largely peaceful and celebratory event.
“Our urgent investigation continues.
“We are aware of footage circulating on social media, with people also commenting on what they think happened. We would urge people to avoid echoing or adding to speculation. Fortunately, none of those injured were seriously hurt and there were no fatalities.”
Following the incident a Section 35 Dispersal Order was authorised in the area. This has since been removed.
