Salman Rushdie’s attacker named as Hadi Matar, 42, as writer in surgery after being stabbed at least 15 times from behind
Salman Rushdie’s attacker has been named as 42-year-old Hadi Matar – as the author remains in surgery after being stabbed at least 15 times from behind. ABC News says Matar, of New Jersey, is currently in New York State Police custody. Controversial writer Rushdie, 75, was airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple knife wounds, including one inflicted on his neck, as he was getting ready to give a lecture in New York on Friday. (12.08.22) His agent, Andrew Wylie, confirmed on Friday night ‘The Satanic Verses’ author was currently in surgery for his injuries, but did not have an update on ...