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flag A mentally ill man sentenced to life in a psychiatric facility for attacking two students at Australia's national university.

flag A 26-year-old man, Alex Ophel, was sentenced to life in a secure mental health facility after being found not guilty of two counts of attempted murder by reason of mental impairment in a 2023 attack at the Australian National University. flag The ACT Supreme Court ruled his chronic schizophrenia, deemed severe and treatment-resistant, posed a lasting danger to the public. flag Ophel, on day release from a mental health facility, attacked two female students with a frying pan and knife, causing serious injuries. flag The court determined he would never be safe for release, allowing indefinite detention under the jurisdiction of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

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