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80yo who died in hospital attack was victim of system 'failure', family says

A man charged with choking and bashing an elderly woman at a Sydney hospital who later died has been found not criminally responsible due to a psychotic episode and likely schizophrenia.

1 report1 sourceApr 16, 2026, 4:11 AM
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ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 4:11 AM

80yo who died in hospital attack was victim of system 'failure', family says

A man charged with choking and bashing an elderly woman at a Sydney hospital who later died has been found not criminally responsible due to a psychotic episode and likely schizophrenia.

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