An Afghan Special Forces veteran who once served alongside British troops is fighting for life after suffering a serious brain injury in an alleged assault while working as a security guard in the UK, police said.The victim, Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, 39, was rushed to hospital after an incident at a railway station in late March. Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with the case and released on bail while investigations continue.
Who is Noor Aziz Ahmadzai
Ahmadzai is a former Afghan military officer and interpreter who worked closely with British soldiers during operations in Afghanistan.He reportedly joined Afghanistan’s security forces at 16, later becoming part of an elite counter-terrorism unit that responded to major attacks, including the 2018 Taliban siege of the Intercontinental Hotel and the 2020 Kabul maternity hospital massacre. He also worked as a translator for British forces and was later resettled in the UK in 2021 after the Taliban takeover.
Fled Taliban twice, rebuilt life in UK
According to accounts, Ahmadzai fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s return to power, including a dramatic escape where he reportedly evaded checkpoints by disguising himself in women’s clothing.After arriving in the UK under a resettlement scheme for Afghan allies, he initially faced homelessness before rebuilding his life, eventually securing work as a railway security guard.
Alleged attack at railway station
The British Transport Police said officers were called to a station on March 26 at around 8:31 pm after reports that a member of rail staff had been assaulted.Ahmadzai was later hospitalised with a bleed on the brain and severe head injuries, and remains in a serious but stable condition. Doctors say his recovery could take months, with uncertainty over long-term damage.
Two teen girls arrested, probe ongoing
Police have arrested two teenage girls in connection with the incident. Both have been released on bail as inquiries continue.Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and urged witnesses to come forward.Ahmadzai’s former partner, Georgia Morse, who is also the mother of his young child, has reportedly put her life on hold to support his recovery.Doctors have warned he may struggle to retain new memories in the short term, and rehabilitation could take up to six months or longer to assess full neurological impact.Before fleeing Afghanistan, Ahmadzai served as a deputy commander in a specialist counter-terrorism unit and worked closely with British military personnel in high-risk operations.He was later granted sanctuary in the UK under government relocation schemes for Afghan nationals who supported British forces during the war.Police have not linked the attack to terrorism or confirmed a motive. The case remains under active investigation by the British Transport Police.
