Central Middlesex Staff Member Convicted of Attacks on Colleagues
Matteo Bottarelli found guilty of attempted murder
Bottarelli injured himself following the attacks. Picture: Met Police
February 22, 2024
A 44-year-old man, who attacked his colleagues with a pickaxe and a scalpel when working at Central Middlesex Hospital in Park Royal, has been convicted of attempted murder.
Shortly before 1:18pm on 21 June last year, Matteo Bottarelli approached a male member of staff saying “today is your lucky day” before attempting to attack him. He then assaulted two more male staff members with a pickaxe and a scalpel.
Both men, who are in their forties suffered significant injuries, although these did not prove to be life threatening.
Staff and patients were evacuated from the hospital as police were concerned Bottarelli was still on the premises but he was eventually traced to his flat nearby. He was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment to self-inflicted injuries.
He was later taken into custody and was charged with multiple offences.
Bottarelli appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday, 21 February where he was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and one of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was remanded in custody throughout proceedings and next appears at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, 30 April for sentencing.
An aerial view of Central Middlesex Hospital during the incident. Picture: ITV News
Detective Constable Jacob Eyres, from the Met’s North West Command, said, “We have worked hard to build a case against Bottarelli who posed a clear threat to his work colleagues and to public safety.
“Throughout our enquiries we gathered a substantial amount of evidence including detailed accounts from witnesses and victims whose contribution to the investigation was crucial.
“This was an unprovoked attack on people working to help others and it is right that Bottarelli will now face the consequences of his actions.
“I hope that his conviction brings the victims a measure a comfort in knowing that justice has been served. My thoughts are with them.”
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