Salman Rushdie has spoken about the “crazy dreams” he has experienced since being attacked in New York. The 76-year-old writer spoke to the BBC about the incident, which saw him stabbed as he prepared to give a lecture, and his physical health. “I have a very good therapist who has a lot of work to do,” he said. “I have crazy dreams.” He said he was physically “more or less OK” since the incident in August 2022. Rushdie spent six weeks in hospital after the attack which left him without sight in one eye. He also suffered injuries to his hand which has made typing difficult. The suspect, Hadi Matar, has been charged with attempted murder and is currently being held after pleading not guilty. “If he changes his plea to guilty then actually there’s not a trial, there’s just a sentencing, and it may well be that then my presence isn’t required,” he said. “I’m in two minds about it. There’s one bit of me that actually wants to go and stand in the …

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