Man Held Over Shocking London Police Stabbing
A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing two police officers in central London has been remanded in custody on attempted murder charges. Mohammed Rahman allegedly knifed Pc Gerrard in the neck and chest during an attack in Leicester Square at 6am on Friday, September 16.
Brave Officers Targeted in Early Morning Attack
Rahman faces a slew of charges including attempted murder of Pc Gerrard and causing grievous bodily harm to another officer, Pc Mulhall, who was stabbed in the arm. He has also been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article, assault, and two counts of threatening people in public with a weapon.
Court Appearance and Officer Updates
During a brief hearing at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Rahman confirmed only his name, birth date, and address. Dressed in prison-issued grey, he stood flanked by two officers. He did not enter a plea and was remanded until his next court date at the Old Bailey on October 14.
Pc Mulhall was released from hospital on Saturday, while Pc Gerrard remains under medical care. Both officers serve in the Met’s Central West Command Unit, policing Westminster. They were on routine duty, not involved in security operations linked to the Queen’s recent death.
Next Steps in High-Profile Case
- Rahman, from Notting Hill’s Westbourne Park Road, awaits Old Bailey hearing.
- Police continue investigations into motive and circumstances.
- Officers praised for courage amid violent attack.
