Knifeman to stand trial over mosque stabbing

A homeless man accused of stabbing a 70-year-old Muslim prayer leader at one of Britain’s biggest mosques is set to stand trial this summer. Daniel Horton, 29, allegedly slashed muezzin Raafat Maglad in the neck at London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park, northwest London on 20 February. Horrified worshippers rushed to pin down the knifeman while Mr Maglad received first aid and an ambulance was called. The brave pensioner returned to the mosque less than 24 hours after the incident…

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