Tube pusher carried out 'motiveless spree of violence'

One man was pushed onto the track at Finchley Road Tube station

A man who pushed a stranger onto the tracks at a Tube station in a "motiveless spree of violence" has appeared in court charged with attempted murder.

Donovan Kenlyn, 39, is also accused of attacking two other men at different underground stations in October 2022.

At the Old Bailey, he denied attempted murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility because he has schizophrenia.

Trial judge Philip Katz KC told the jury: “The physical actions aren’t in dispute, this is a case where you will be considering mental health, at least.”

'Felt a presence'

The court heard Mr Kenlyn chased and punched passenger Samer Jawad at Baker Street Underground station.

Prosecutor Michael Williams said Mr Jawad “felt a presence” and saw Mr Kenlyn, who appeared “furious”.

Mr Kenlyn then started hurling "aggressive abuse towards him for no reason", Mr Williams told the court.

CCTV footage played to jurors showed Mr Jawad on the floor and Mr Kenlyn punching him.

Mr Williams said Mr Jawad suffered no significant injuries but it was a "very frightening incident".

Mr Kenlyn's first attack took place at Baker Street Tube station

Mr Kenlyn then took a train to Finchley Road, where he pushed Angel Cambeiro onto the track, the court heard.

Mr Cambeiro narrowly missed landing on the live rail, the jury was told.

He sustained a broken and dislocated elbow and would have been unable to climb back on to the platform without help, Mr Williams said.

At West Hampstead station, Mr Kenlyn then ran into a carriage and struck a third man, Peter Acton, causing him to fall and fracture his ribs.

The defendant, of North Circular Road, Ealing, left the carriage after striking Mr Acton, the court heard.

Mr Kenlyn also denies assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

The trial continues.