In a shocking turn of events at Central Middlesex Hospital in London, a maintenance worker, Matteo Bottarelli, unleashed a terrifying attack on his colleagues, wielding a pickaxe and a scalpel in what was described as an “unprovoked attack.” The incident, which occurred on June 21 last year, left two colleagues, Gideon Tesfay and Trevor McGuire, with significant injuries but thankfully non-life-threatening.
Bottarelli’s rampage saw him chasing his colleagues around the hospital grounds, with one victim stabbed in the neck from behind after being ominously told, “today is your lucky day.” Another victim was later discovered collapsed with multiple head injuries. The gravity of the situation led to the evacuation of the hospital.
Following an urgent search, Bottarelli was apprehended at his home and taken to the hospital for self-inflicted injuries before facing charges. After a trial at Wood Green Crown Court, he was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and one of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. Bottarelli had previously pleaded guilty to lesser charges related to the incident.
Detective Constable Jacob Eyres of the Metropolitan Police emphasized the severity of the attack, calling it “an unprovoked attack on people working to help others.” He commended the efforts of law enforcement in gathering evidence and ensuring justice was served. Eyres expressed hope that the conviction would bring some solace to the victims.
In response to the incident, a hospital trust spokesman confirmed the temporary lockdown of the hospital as a precautionary measure. However, services have since resumed as normal following collaboration with the Metropolitan Police.
