Sulai Bukhari, of Noel Park Road, Wood Green, is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 9 August) charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of attempting to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The Metropolitan Police said two officers attended an address on Noel Park Road alongside a 61-year-old social worker at around 7.20pm on Friday 6 August. The social worker suffered stab injuries which were treated in hospital and have been described as "non life-changing". The two police officers were also treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Isabelle Trowler, chief social worker for children and families, described the incident as “shocking attack on a social worker in the line of duty”.
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