COPS have charged a man after two people were attacked with a mattock during a string of assaults at a busy North London hospital.

Matteo Bottarelli, 43 will today appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court charged with three counts of attempted murder, and two counts of threatening violence with a bladed article in a public place.

The horror incident enfolded at Central Middlesex Hospital at 1.18pm on Wednesday, June 21.

Armed cops found two men – both believed to be aged in their 40s – with stab injuries. Both are believed to have been attacked with a mattock – similar to a pickaxe

The conditions of both men are not being treated as life-threatening. The second victim's injuries may be life-changing.

A police spokesperson said: "Police located a man outside the hospital. He was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder. He was conveyed to hospital having sustained injuries that are believed to have been self-inflicted.

"His condition was later assessed as not life-threatening. He was discharged from hospital into police custody.

"As a result of their enquiries police further arrested on him suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, affray, and a third count of attempted murder. However this victim was fortunate not to have sustained any injuries.

"The incident is not being treated as terror-related."

Witnesses/ those with information should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 3804/21Jun.

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