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Father apologises to woman his teenage son tried to murder

Summary

In a Court of Appeal hearing on 28 July 2020, the father of a 17‑year‑old who attempted to murder Stephanie Ng apologised to the victim, stating there was no excuse for his son's actions. He expressed regret over not hospitalising his son earlier and over giving him high doses of antidepressants, which he believed may have induced a manic episode that led to the attack. The teenager, who was sentenced to 11 years' detention with a review after five years, had been in custody since December 2017. The appeal argued the sentence was unduly lenient, citing the planning and premeditation of the offence. The Court of Appeal noted the seriousness of the crime and indicated a decision would be made the following day. The hearing was held in person, with the boy present alongside his parents. The father reiterated that his son was guilty and that he fully regretted the trauma inflicted on Ms Ng.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father apologises to woman his teenage son tried to murder. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• January 1, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 2019 Other
• Christmas morning 2017 Other
• 2020-07-28 Publication

Why: The now 17-year-old, who cannot be named because he is a minor, was originally sentenced by Mr Justice Michael White at the Central Criminal Court to 11 years detention with a review to commence after five years on January 1, 2023. CNI source report

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Topics

Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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