Man with schizophrenia who killed British father-of-two in Australia declared unfit for trial
A man who killed a British father in Australia has been declared unfit for trial due to mental health issues. David Summers-Smith, who has schizophrenia, stabbed Royce Mallett in July 2024 and pleaded not guilty by reason of mental impairment. The court has ordered Summers-Smith to be held indefinitely in a mental health facility.
- ▪Royce Mallett was killed in July 2024 while visiting Albury, New South Wales.
- ▪David Summers-Smith displayed symptoms of psychosis at the time of the incident.
- ▪The Supreme Court determined that Summers-Smith could not be held criminally responsible for the murder.
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