18-year-old Moses Thurairajasingam, accused of stabbing a police officer after a false emergency call, granted bail for psychiatric assessment.

Moses Thurairajasingam, 18, from Cranbourne West, has been granted bail to undergo a psychiatric assessment after allegedly stabbing a police officer while luring them with a false emergency call. His actions, including asking whether police would shoot him, raised concerns about a potential schizophrenia diagnosis. Despite police objections citing public safety risks, the court deemed that mental health treatment could mitigate risks, pending further evaluation.

September 25, 2024
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