Mohamed Morei committed to CMH after insanity verdict for murder

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Justice Carmel Stewart committed Mohamed Morei to the Central Mental Hospital following a hearing at the Central Criminal Court. The proceedings were reported on 20 December 2019.

Earlier that month, a jury found Morei not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering Yosuke Sasaki. The charge concerned Sasaki’s fatal stabbing at Long Avenue in Dundalk, County Louth, on 3 January 2018.

The jury returned the same verdict on charges of assault causing harm to two men, criminal damage to a car, and robbery by trespassing and causing criminal damage to a building in Dundalk.

Two consultant psychiatrists found that Morei was suffering from schizophrenia at the time and was unaware that his actions were wrong and unable to refrain from them. Dr Paul O’Connell, called by the defence, agreed with Dr Brenda Wright’s conclusion.

Treating psychiatrist Dr Mary Davoren recommended that Morei be returned to the hospital. She said he continued to suffer from schizophrenia and feared a high risk of relapse if he were not committed because his understanding of his need for treatment was very limited. His condition will be reviewed every six months by a review board.