Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
National

Man Accused Of Attacking B.C. Doctor Faces Psychiatric Assessment

The Canadian Press, 11 Dec, 2014 11:54 AM
  • Man Accused Of Attacking B.C. Doctor Faces Psychiatric Assessment
The man accused of attacking a doctor in the psychiatric ward at the hospital in Penticton, B.C., will undergo a mental-health assessment to determine if he can be held criminally responsible for his alleged actions.
 
Thirty-year-old Gregory Nield appeared in Penticton provincial court Tuesday on charges of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm in connection with last Friday’s attack.
 
Judge Gale Sinclair ordered the man to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment at the Forensic Psychiatric Institute in Port Coquitlam.
 
Sinclair said the review could determine whether Nield suffers from a mental disorder which would make him not criminally responsible for his actions. He is to be back in court via video on Jan. 7.
 
The bearded Nield made no comments during his brief court appearance.
 
The injured physician, whose name has not been released, was knocked unconscious by a patient at Penticton Regional Hospital and sustained a broken jaw and other facial injuries.

MORE National ARTICLES

Windy Weather Cancelled Over Two Dozen Morning Sailings: BC Ferries

Windy Weather Cancelled Over Two Dozen Morning Sailings: BC Ferries
VICTORIA — BC Ferries says it has cancelled more than two dozen sailings on seven different routes because of adverse weather.

Windy Weather Cancelled Over Two Dozen Morning Sailings: BC Ferries

Competition bureau to get new powers to probe Canada-US price gap: Moore

Competition bureau to get new powers to probe Canada-US price gap: Moore
TORONTO — Canada's competition bureau is getting new powers to investigate why many items cost less in the United States.

Competition bureau to get new powers to probe Canada-US price gap: Moore

YouTube stars like Lilly Singh and Megan MacKay a new breed of celebrity

YouTube stars like Lilly Singh and Megan MacKay a new breed of celebrity
TORONTO — When Lilly Singh arrived on the set of the Kunal Nayyar movie "Dr. Cabbie" earlier this year, she faced a bit of a learning curve.  

YouTube stars like Lilly Singh and Megan MacKay a new breed of celebrity

Tim Hortons shareholders vote in favour of takeover by Burger King

Tim Hortons shareholders vote in favour of takeover by Burger King
TORONTO — Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI) is ready to pursue its global expansion, chief executive Marc Caira said Tuesday as shareholders voted to approve a takeover of the company by Burger King.

Tim Hortons shareholders vote in favour of takeover by Burger King

Is 2015 the year the Bank of Canada finally raises its key interest rates?

Is 2015 the year the Bank of Canada finally raises its key interest rates?
OTTAWA — After 18 months on the job, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz has yet to wield the primary tool at his disposal: the key interest rate.

Is 2015 the year the Bank of Canada finally raises its key interest rates?

Today on the Hill: Man accused of impersonating soldier due in court

Today on the Hill: Man accused of impersonating soldier due in court
OTTAWA — The man accused of impersonating a soldier at the National War Memorial on Remembrance Day is due in court today.

Today on the Hill: Man accused of impersonating soldier due in court