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Attempted Murder Charge Dropped Against Ioan Pintaru in Leicester Square Stabbing

Prosecutors say psychiatric evidence means they cannot prove he specifically intended to kill.

Overview

  • Pintaru previously pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing a knife in the August 12, 2024 attack.
  • Judge Richard Marks KC confirmed at the Old Bailey that prosecutors will not proceed with the attempted murder count.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for December 16, with the victim's family able to join by videolink from Australia.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service said he remains criminally responsible and will be sentenced on the admitted offences.
  • The 11-year-old Australian tourist was held in a headlock and stabbed eight times before members of the public intervened and disarmed the attacker.