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Asylum seeker who stabbed Japanese man to death is committed to CMH
Summary
An asylum seeker, Mohamed Morei, aged 21 and originally from Egypt, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of 24‑year‑old Yosuke Sasaki, whom he stabbed on 3 January 2018 in Dundalk. Morei also assaulted two men that morning, causing a head wound that required stitches, and was charged with criminal damage to a car and robbery by trespassing. A jury returned the same not‑guilty‑by‑reason‑of‑insanity verdict on those charges. During the trial, Morei claimed he was "fighting for Isis" and stabbed Sasaki "for God", but a detective inspector described his statements as incoherent and found no evidence of terrorist links. Two consultant psychiatrists diagnosed him with schizophrenia, stating he was unaware his actions were wrong and could not refrain from them. He was committed to the Central Mental Hospital, where his detention will be reviewed every six months under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Asylum seeker who stabbed Japanese man to death is committed to CMH. Charges or matters: murdering 24-year-old Yosuke Sasaki by stabbing him at Long Avenue, Dundalk, Co Louth on January 3, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Not guilty by reason of insanity
When:
- January 3, 2018 Incident
- December 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-12-20 Publication
Why: However, she said that if he were not committed to the Central Mental Hospital she fears he would be at high risk of relapse because his understanding of his need for treatment is very limited. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering 24-year-old Yosuke Sasaki by stabbing him at Long Avenue, Dundalk, Co Louth on January 3, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity
Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity; Mohamed Morei's detention at the CMH will be reviewed every six months by the Judicial Review Board as psychiatrists continue to assess his mental health, a brief hearing at the Central Criminal Court heard.
Places mentioned
- Central Mental Hospital
- Central Criminal Court
- Long Avenue
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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