LONDON: A man hailed as a hero for attempting to stop a woman from killing an assailant with his car has been released without charge by London Police.
The 26-year-old driver, known as Abraham, witnessed Yasmin Chakafi being violently attacked and stabbed by a man in London’s Maida Vale, before making a second decision to crush the attacker with his car.
Chuckafee, 43, and the attacker, Leon McCarrey, who had previously been romantically involved, both died—with Chuckafee stabbing her and McCafey hitting a vehicle—and Abrahams was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday Abraham was released from police custody without any action.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson said: “After reviewing the CCTV evidence and taking statements from several members of the public and officers present, as well as reviewing the legal position regarding self-defense and the defense of another, a decision has been made That the driver of the car, a 26-year-old man, would not face any further police action.
“He is considered a key witness to our investigation and will be offered support from professionals to help him deal with the horrific situation he was facing.”
Many in the public regard Abraham as a hero who made the difficult decision to kill one man with his car in an attempt to save another’s life.
Last week, he pleaded with police to arrest him, saying he “just wanted to stop him from hurting anyone else” and that it “never was”. [his] Intention to harm ”McAsker.
Thousands had signed a petition calling on him not to face criminal charges.
“I am a man of good character, I have never been arrested before in my life,” Abraham said in a statement tweeted by his lawyer, Mohamed Akunzi.
The Metropolitan Police turned itself over to the police watchdog when it emerged that an arrest warrant had been issued for McCarre three weeks earlier.
He was allegedly wanted for violating the stalking order and not appearing in the court.