‘Schizophrenic’ with knife charged at Horse Guards Parade police officers – Suki Dhadda prosecutes

May 17, 2022

Prashanth Kandhaiah, is accused of confronting two Ministry of Defence police officers in April 2022.  He allegedly tried to stab one of the officers, before being tasered and restrained.  The defendant, who takes medication for schizophrenia, was remanded in custody and his trial is set for 17th October 2022 at Southwark Crown Court.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10730981/Alleged-knifeman-accused-charging-police-officers-Horse-Guards-Parade-appear-court.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61146992

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