Central Middlesex Hospital attack: Man in court over double stabbing

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after two people were stabbed at Central Middlesex Hospital in north-west London.

Matteo Bottarelli, 43, of Central Way, Park Royal, was also charged with two counts of threatening violence with a bladed article in a public place.

It comes after two men, believed to be aged in their 40s, were attacked at the hospital in Park Royal on Wednesday.

Mr Bottarelli appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Armed police were called to the hospital at 13:18 BST where they found the men with injuries thought to have been caused by a mattock - a type of pick-axe.

Neither is in a life-threatening condition, but one of the men's injuries "may be life-changing", the Met Police has said.

Mr Bottarelli appeared in the dock in a grey a tracksuit with a bandage around his neck.

He was initially arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder but following police inquiries, he was further arrested on a third count.

The third person did not sustain any injuries, police said.

Mr Bottarelli, who spoke only to confirm his name and age, was initially treated for injuries, but was later released into police custody.

He was remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on 27 June.