A man has appeared in court accused of stabbing another man after boarding a train with a knife.
Adrian Brown, who lives at Honor Lea Hostel, a residential care facility for recovering drug and alcohol addicts in Brockley Rise, Forest Hill appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today. (December 14)
The 38-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man on a train on December 12, carrying a knife and making threats against Muslims.
Brown was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon and assault by battery after being arrested at Forest Hill station in south-east London.
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The court heard that his alleged victim suffered wounds to his head and torso, as well as a punctured lung.
Brown's legal representative, Martin Rutherford QC, noted that his client had mental health issues and did not make an application for bail.
Brown was remanded in custody to next appear in Southwark Crown Court on January 11.
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