Man, 25, charged over triple stabbing of have-a-go heroes that was caught on film by horrified bystanders

A MAN has been charged after three have-a-go heroes were stabbed in front of horrified bystanders.

The trio were slashed as they tackled a pair of alleged masked knifemen in a two-minute brawl in the City of London.

The men had swiped a phone in Bishopsgate last Thursday at about 9.45am, it was said.

Police have now charged Louis Parkinson with a number of offences in connection with the attack.

The 25-year-old, who is due to appear at court today, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and grievous bodily harm with intent.

He also faces a count of possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

T/DCI Colin Bishop, of the City of London Police Major Crime Team, said: "We have charged a man today with a number of serious offences connected with the attempted robbery and knife attack on Bishopsgate last Thursday 6 October 2022.

“A search warrant was executed last night in connection with a second suspect who is actively being sought and the investigation continues.”

Footage showed one of the brave good Samaritans yanking a robber from his bike and grappling with him before other members of the public rush over.

As the trapped thief lashes out at the group, an older-looking woman steps in to help and gives him a shove.

She can be seen holding her arm as though she has been slashed at.

The yob then attempts to cycle away - but a moped rider in a crash helmet shoves into him and the brawl continues.

The video ends when one of the robbers pulls out a knife and begins waving it around.

Police confirmed three people were stabbed in the horror incident while a fourth person was pushed to the ground.

The brawl broke out when two men on electric bikes attempted to steal a phone.

They then began slashing at the victims as they tried to stop the robbers.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses with information to assist with the investigation.

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