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Ioan Pintaru, a Romanian national.
The court heard that Mr Pintaru allegedly approached two tourists - the girl and her mother - in Leicester Square at about 11.30 BST. Mr Pintaru only spoke, via an interpreter, to confirm his name, date of birth, and that he had no fixed address. |
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No comment….
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Just leave it all up to the circus on the Thames…..
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Uncanny.
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Pintaru is also accused of possession of a bladed article in a public place, which the court heard was a steak knife.
The court was told Pintaru allegedly put the girl in a headlock before stabbing her eight times. Hero passers-by came to the girl's aid, which prevented any further injury, it was said. She sustained wounds to her face, shoulder, wrist and neck area during the horror. The girl remains in hospital and is believed to require plastic surgery for her injuries. Pintaru, who is a Romanian citizen and used a translator, spoke only when asked his name, date of birth and address. He was remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on September 10. |