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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17954Assault · Co. Kildare

Man with schizophrenia remanded in custody over knife attack on mother shows improvement, Naas court told

A man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is accused of attacking his mother with a knife, allegedly during a psychotic episode, though the date and location of the alleged attack are not given. At Naas District Court on 7 December 2023, where he appeared by video-link, the DPP's direction to prosecute on indictment was noted and he was remanded in custody. He initially refused treatment but now accepts it, and the judge said the latest psychiatric report showed he is still unwell and a risk, while his brother said he has shown signs of improvement. The case was most recently adjourned to 21 December to allow a book of evidence to be produced.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of attacking his mother with a knife.
Weapon
The alleged weapon was a knife.
Cause
The attack was allegedly committed during a psychotic episode, and the man has an official diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Where
  • The date and location of the alleged attack are not given in the reports.
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court, County Kildare.
When
The hearing took place on Thursday, 7 December 2023.
Charges
The DPP directed prosecution on indictment.
In court
  • The man appeared by video-link and was remanded in custody.
  • The case was adjourned to 21 December to allow a book of evidence to be produced.
Investigation
The judge said the latest psychiatric report showed he is still unwell and a risk, while his brother said he has shown signs of improvement since starting treatment.
Other details
He initially refused treatment but is now accepting it.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of attacking his mother with a knife. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe DPP directed prosecution on indictment. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man is remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 7 December. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 21 December to allow a book of evidence to be produced. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man initially refused treatment but is now accepting it. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man has an official diagnosis of schizophrenia. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said the latest psychiatric report showed he is still unwell and a risk. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHis brother said he has shown signs of improvement since starting treatment. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man with schizophrenia remanded in custody is showing ‘stark signs of improvement’, Kildare court told

    Court update from Naas District Court on the hearing of 7 December 2023. The article gives no date or location for the alleged attack, and the accused is not named. It reports that his condition is improving with treatment and that the DPP has directed prosecution on indictment.

    accused, male