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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennink

‘Ferocious’ knife attack killed random stranger in Oxford Street, court hears

A day tripper killer a complete stranger in a “ferocious” knife attack on London’s busy Oxford Street, a court has heard.

Tedi Fanta, 27, allegedly brandished a blade and jumped onto 60-year-old Stephen Dempsey from behind just before 8pm on July 1 2021.

Two passing skateboarders leapt into action and hit the defendant with their boards in a bid to disarm him, the Old Bailey was told.

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