His lawyer, Javid Faiz, requested his shopper be transferred to a psychological well being facility, underneath part 25 of the Cognitive Impairment Act 2020.
“He’s mentally not in a stable position,” Faiz informed the courtroom, including that Surry Hills Police Station the place he’s presently detained “had some concerns for their protection”.
Magistrate John Bailey denied the request on the premise there was “insufficient information” to make the order.
Instead, he requested a psychiatric report be made obtainable for the following courtroom date.
Outside courtroom, Faiz informed reporters his shopper had skilled psychological well being points “for quite some time now”.
“He’s undergone treatment in the past,” Faiz added.
Salhab is accused of repeatedly stabbing a 54-year-old Service NSW worker at his office in Haymarket in Sydney’s CBD at about 9.20am on Friday.
The man suffered decrease again, chest and shoulder wounds throughout the assault and remained in intensive care late on Friday after present process surgical procedure at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Salhab didn’t make an software for bail and bail was formally refused.
The matter was adjourned to be heard on the Downing Centre Local Court on June 23.
Source: www.9news.com.au
