Man charged over knife attack on social worker

A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on a social worker who was checking on the welfare of two vulnerable children.

The 61-year-old suffered multiple stab injuries, in Wood Green, north London, on Friday evening. Two police officers who were called to assist him when he was denied entry to the property also suffered knife wounds.

Sulai Bukhari was yesterday charged with attempted murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent. He is due at Highbury Corner magistrates’ court today.