Man 'slashed' tot's throat and schoolgirl's face before turning on woman, court hears

A two-year-old boy's throat was allegedly slashed by a man who cut a girl's face and attacked a woman who tried to help them, a court heard.

Kulvinder Ram, 48, is alleged to have attacked the two children with a knife before turning on the woman.

She had intervened to try to stop his attack, Barkingside magistrates’ court heard.

He is facing three charges of attempted murder following an attack in Dagenham, east London, on October 25.

Ram, from Dagenham, appeared in court in a grey prison tracksuit and stared at the floor during the short hearing.

A Punjabi interpreter explained to him what was happening, while family members of the alleged victims also attended court.

His case was transferred to the Old Bailey, where he will appear next month.

Prosecutor Jeannel Ambrose told the court Ram had attacked the children and the woman, said by police to be in her 30s, with a knife.

Ms Ambrose said: "There are three complainants in this matter. The defendant attacked all three complainants with a knife, including slashing the throat of [the two-year-old boy], front and back.

"In relation to [the eight-year-old girl], he has cut the corner of her mouth to the corner of her ear. [The woman] also sustained injuries when she tried to protect the children. The Crown opposes bail."

District Judge J Moffatt sent Ram’s case to the Central Criminal Court, where he will appear on Nov 11.

"Mr Ram, as I have said, these cases are too serious for this court to deal with," said Judge Moffatt. "For the time being, I am sending your case to the Old Bailey.

"You will be produced there on Nov 11 for the plea and trial preparation hearing. Until then, I am going to remand you in custody."