Two charged over stabbing of journalist in Wimbledon
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Command, we have authorised charges against two Romanian nationals.
“The charges relate to an attack on a journalist in Wimbledon on the afternoon of Friday, 29 March 2024.
“Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, were arrested in Romania on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. They are each charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding.
“They have both now appeared in a Romanian court for the start of extradition proceedings.
“We continue to work closely with Romanian authorities, to ensure that our extradition request is progressed through the courts.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendants are active and that they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Notes to editors
- Nandito Badea (DOB: 08/12/2004) is from Romania.
- George Stana (DOB: 14/12/2000) is from Romania.
- Both defendants have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding (section 18 and 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861).
- The CPS Counter Terrorism Division prosecutes terrorism cases. It deals with other complex casework areas including allegations of incitement to hatred, Core International Crimes including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and torture and Counter State Threats including offences under the National Security Act 2023 and Official Secrets Acts, piracy and hijacking.