Man who stabbed girl in London has attempted murder trial dropped

A man accused of stabbing an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square has had his attempted murder trial dropped, though he pleaded guilty to wounding and possession of a knife.

• Ioan Pintaru, 33, from no fixed address, stabbed the girl in a random attack in Leicester Square, London, leading to charges of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm.
• The court announced that the attempted murder trial for Pintaru will not proceed, despite his guilty plea to wounding the girl with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
• Reports indicate Pintarus origins trace back to Romania, and there was mention of potential ramifications for his case reaching as far as Australia, highlighting international concerns.