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The Independent UK
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Helen William

Former footballer blames accomplice for Wimbledon stabbing of Iranian journalist

Romanian nationals Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding - (Reuters)

A ex-professional footballer accused of stabbing an Iranian journalist in south-west London has blamed the knife attack on an accomplice.

Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was left bleeding in the street after he was attacked by proxies of the Iranian regime outside his home in Wimbledon on March 29 2024, Woolwich Crown Court heard.

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