Second man charged in connection with Bishopsgate attempted robbery and knife attack

A second man has today been charged in connection with the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October.

T/DCI Colin Bishop, of the City of London Police Major Crime Team, said:

"Tyrone Dean, 23, of Willow Walk, N15 has been charged for the attempted robbery and knife attack on Bishopsgate last Thursday (6 October 2022). He has been charged with two counts of robbery, three counts of grievous bodily harm, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm, two counts of possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class B controlled drug. He has been remanded in custody.

“A 20 year old woman was arrested and bailed for assisting an offender.

“Both were arrested yesterday, 13 October, in Essex.”

The City of London Police received reports of three stabbings on Bishopsgate at 9.46am on 6 October and officers arrived at the scene at 9.51am. Three people were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged. A further three people were injured.