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Attacker with machete who hacked in suburban on London Underground in scenes comparable to the Terminator movie were found guilty of attempt murder.

Passengers fell over each other as they ran through the carriages when 34-year-old Ricky Morgan launched an unprovoked assault on businessman James Porritt, court heard.

Giving evidence, the victim, who suffered a severe injury on his arm and deep cuts on his head and the tire said it was like a “horror movieand a sci-fi film by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

footage from CCTV cameras of a furious onslaught was now released by the British Transport Police.

Morgan denied the attempt murder on grounds of crazy, but found found guilty by jury at the Old Bailey two days later of discussion.

He was also convicted of wielding a machete and a locking knife.

The 34-year-old Morgan was heard saying to terrified onlookers, “This is not terror attackI only want his.”

Description of the attack, Mr. Porrit said, “He was like a machine. It was like that movie Terminator.

“But it seemed very focused and relentless, and he was just obsessed on do what he did.

“I have nothing left Now. I do not know how I ran away.

“I just knew fight or flight. I just ran for my life. It was like stampede, people were horrified.”

Judge John Hillen delayed sentencing until July 22. for it is necessary to prepare a psychiatric report.

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Sentence of 34-year- the old one was shelved for psychiatric report

Prosecutor Grace Ong told the jury that Mr Porritt and Morgan complete Strangers.

She said: “It was, according to the prosecution, completely unprovoked attack on passenger on Anniversary line is about his daily business.”

In the evening of July 9 last yearMr. Porritt, self-employed, visited gym and was on his way get to know your girlfriend and her father in west London.

He received on and north by train to Westminster before Morgan pulled a machete and a jackknife from his pack near Green Park.

Played in video interview in court, Mr Porrit said he was thinking of his own business Saturday in the carriage was looking at her phone when she heard the scream.

next he knew that the defendant hit him over in head were told to the court.

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The attacker was likened to his prey by a predator, “and he hunted.” Rice: BTP

Description of the attack, he said, “I begged, ‘Please stop, please stop.’

“I was in shock, it was like a horror movie. I honestly thought he was going kill me.”

Mr Porrit said he felt nothing but saw blood when Morgan smashed the item. over his head.

He said: “He was just hit me. It didn’t make sense. I didn’t understand why this guy was hitting me. There was no confrontation. There was no issue it was just bang, (he) started hitting me.

“He was like a machine. It was like that movie Terminator.

“He was insensitive. of compassion.

“But it seemed very focused and relentless, and he was just obsessed on do what he did.

“He was like on a mission. He kept hitting my shin and I sincerely thought I was going to die.

“I have nothing left Now. I do not know how I ran away. I was afraid that I would lose my little finger and kept it together.

“I just knew fight or flight. I just ran for my life. It was like stampede, people were horrified.”

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Morgan let out “unholy scream” as he whipped out. Rice: BTP

Morgan pursued him and plunged a “huge” blade into the window. of “The door of the connecting car,” said Mr. Porrit.

pointing with knife through the door, Morgan said, “I don’t want anyone otherwise, I just want him,” the court heard.

Mr Porritt added: “It was just like he was a predator and he hunted and he thought he was hunting me.

“He just would not stop. He was relentless. He said he didn’t want anyone else, he just wanted me. He was obsessed with me.”

He managed to get away and go through the car door while holding the severed parts. of his hand together.

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The police described it as “brutal and unprovoked. attack’. Rice: BTP

According to one witness, the assailant allowed out “unholy cry” when he hit out with machete.

He was heard to say, “It’s not a terrorist attack, I’m just want his.

“I do not want to kill you I want to kill him, he tried kill me.”

Another passenger bravely tried to get hooked with Morgan and told him to “calm down”, the court heard.

Meanwhile the doctor who happened to be on the train gave Mr. Porrit first to help.

Confronted with police, Morgan dropped his blade, put his hands up and received on in floor.

He went on tell the psychiatrist that he was carrying a machete and a jackknife for sometime.

Morgan, of No fixed the address, declined to give certificate in court.

undated family handout photo issued by the British Transport Police (BTP) of James Porrit as 34 year old Ricky Morgan. found guilty at the old bailey in London, of commuter train hack mr porritt with machete on a tube.  Frightened passengers fell over each other as they ran through the carriages as Morgan launched an unprovoked attack on Mr Porrit.  Release date: Friday, May 20, 2022
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James Porrit said that attack It was changed his life forever

After the conviction, Mr. Porritt said: events that took place on Jubilee line train at rush hour changed my family, my girlfriend and my life forever; as well as every person who was a witness attack on train that evening.

“It was a long and painful journey that I had to go through. in process of recovery. Until I reach my destination, I keep going down this path. walk.

“Scars from this attack on my legs, elbow, arm, face/head and all my right hand will be remain with me for rest of my life.

“My surgeon cannot determine if I can ever recover full use of my right, leading hand.

Detective Sergeant Nick Thompson of APC, said: “It was brutal and unprovoked attack. Two men never spoke, never met, and never crossed paths until this day.

“Obviously it was a terrible situation. for victim, he could escape but this attack and the injuries he sustained continue to have a significant impact on his life.

“The firearms officers of the BTP were soon at the scene, Morgan was arrested and taken into custody. He obviously danger to public and the jury saw fit ensure he faces consequences equal to the severity of This attack.”

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