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Psychiatric patient believed man was 'shapeshifting demon', court hears
Summary
James Greengrass pleaded guilty to attempting to cause serious harm to a fellow psychiatric patient at University Hospital Waterford. His barrister said Greengrass believed the victim was a 'shapeshifting demon'; Ms Justice Karen O'Connor adjourned finalising sentence to April 27. James Greengrass was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Psychiatric patient believed man was 'shapeshifting demon', court hears. Charges or matters: attempting to cause serious harm to his fellow psychiatric patient on February 3, 2023 at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Not guilty by reason of insanity
When:
- February 3, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 27 Adjournment
- 2026-03-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: attempting to cause serious harm to his fellow psychiatric patient on February 3, 2023 at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Not guilty by reason of insanity
Outcome: Not guilty by reason of insanity; Ms Justice O'Connor adjourned finalising the sentence to April 27.; Ms Justice O'Connor adjourned finalising the sentence to April 27.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- University Hospital
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