Ali Bhatti of Crawley pleaded not guilty to attempted murder during a hearing at Hove Crown Court and will now face a trial
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder two people with a Samurai sword in Crawley.
At Hove Crown Court, Ali Bhatti, 33, of Shinwell Walk, Crawley, denied two charges of attempted murder and a further charge of possessing an article with a blade in a public place.
The charges against Bhatti came after two people suffered serious injuries in Horsham Road in the town on October 22 last year.
Bhatti is due to appear for a week-long trial starting on August 22 before Her Honour Judge Christine Henson QC.
READ MORE: Brighton activist pleads not guilty to public nuisance charge
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article