An ongoing saga relating to a lack of mental health supports for a 35-year-old man who is alleged to have assaulted a nurse was raised once again in Waterford District Court last week.<\/p>\n
The man, who is of no fixed abode, has been in custody since December on a number of separate charges.<\/p>\n
There have been difficulties acquiring psychiatric supports for him while in custody, and grave concerns have been expressed for the man\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n
Kenneth Cunningham, acting in defence of the accused, described the case as \u201ctroubled and complicated\u201d last week.<\/p>\n
He added that a psychiatric report is still not available, but that he hopes the matter is nearing a conclusion.<\/p>\n
The man is charged with threats to kill or cause serious harm and possession of an imitation firearm at a premises on Broad Street in December 2025. He is also charged with assault causing harm at UHW.<\/p>\n
Details into this alleged incident at UHW were heard before the court last week.<\/p>\n
It is alleged that while the man was a patient at the hospital’s Department of Psychiatry, he attempted to strangle, choke and punch a male nurse. The injured party said he wasn\u2019t able to breathe during the ordeal and other staff members had to intervene.<\/p>\n
The accused will be produced in person next month at Waterford Courthouse to try progress matters.<\/p>\n
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