Leytonstone Tube stabbing: Muhaydin Mire charged with attempted murder after 'terror-related incident' at station

Police at the scene after the alleged attack in Leytonstone Station
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Robin de Peyer7 December 2015
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after the knife attack at Leytonstone Tube station.

Scotland Yard said Muhaydin Mire, 29, is due in court on Monday after the incident, which detectives are treating as terror-related.

The attack, in front of shocked bystanders in the station’s ticket hall, left a 56-year-old man seriously injured.

The Met said in a statement: “A man arrested after a knife attack at Leytonstone Underground Station on Saturday, 5 December has been charged.

“Muhaydin Mire, 29, of Sansom Road, E11 appears in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, 07 December charged with the attempted murder of a 56-year-old man.”

Police response: Officers at the scene after the attack
Neil Hall/Reuters

It comes as police confirmed extra armed officers would be deployed on the Tube network after the incident, in which the alleged attacker is said to have shouted “This is for Syria”.

A suspect was detained after police officers fired a Taser gun several times.

British Transport Police's Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Newton, said: "Following the incident at Leytonstone station, we would like to reassure the public that we are taking measures to ensure their safety whilst using the rail network.

"In addition to our usual specialist response teams, last week we launched Project Servator deploying even more highly visible police patrols designed to identify and deter terrorism.

“Following the incident last night, we are now deploying still more officers in this role. They involve both uniformed and plain-clothed officers, supported by other resources, such as armed officers, police dogs, a network of CCTV cameras, and the thousands of rail staff we work alongside.

“We ask the public to remain calm and carry on using public transport as normal."

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