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A 21-year-old man charged with homicide over the stabbing of an ambulance paramedic in Sydney’s southwest is in a jail hospital with psychological well being points, his lawyer says.
Jordan James Fineanganofo didn’t attend Parramatta Bail Court docket on Saturday the place his lawyer, Javid Faiz, didn’t apply for bail and it was formally refused.
Steven More durable, a 29-year-old father of 1, was stabbed exterior Campbelltown McDonald’s when he and a workmate took a break in the direction of the top of their evening shift about 5.30am on Friday.
The colleague activated an alarm, sparking a police response through which a person wielding a knife was tasered and arrested.
Murder detectives later charged Fineanganofo with homicide.
Outdoors court docket Mr Faiz advised reporters his consumer had psychological well being points and was within the hospital at Lengthy Bay jail, however he understood the fees.
“I’ve defined the offenses and he’s absolutely conscious of the gravity,” he mentioned.
Mr Faiz individually advised AAP he understood his consumer had been present process intensive psychological well being therapy however was not receiving therapy on the time of the incident.
“I consider he was off therapy and medicine on the time,” Mr Faiz mentioned.
“He was confused all final evening however is doing higher as we speak,” he added.
Fineanganofo is because of reappear in court docket on June 28.
Mr More durable, who had been working for the ambulance service for a few 12 months, died shortly after arriving at Liverpool Hospital.
A GoFundMe web page arrange on Friday afternoon sought help for the paramedic’s companion Madison who’s anticipating a second baby.
It’s understood the couple supposed to boost their household in southwestern Sydney after he not too long ago landed a posting within the space.
Mr More durable’s household mentioned he could be remembered for his compassion, kindness and skill to attach with individuals “with real heat and empathy”.
“Steven’s compassion touched the lives of so many individuals,” a press release issued on Saturday learn.
“He was all the time prepared with a smile, a sort phrase, or a lending hand and introduced pleasure to these round him.”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Mr More durable on Twitter on Friday, calling his demise “as surprising as it’s tragic.”
Dozens of flowers and playing cards have been laid on the crime scene as family and friends described the younger father as a “lovely soul” in tributes throughout social media.
One letter left by a retired paramedic learn: “Prayer to you, brother. Your shift has ended. Relaxation in peace”.
One other tribute by fellow paramedic Amanda Russell to the GoFundMe web page mentioned Mr More durable’s service wouldn’t be forgotten.
“My husband and I, each paramedics, have sat in that very same carpark doing that very same factor many many occasions,” Ms Russell mentioned.
“Steven your service and sacrifice won’t ever be forgotten.”
Emma Gedge, a union department official who labored with Mr More durable when he labored as a registered nurse, mentioned his legacy would dwell on.
“We are going to always remember his massive smiles, cheeky giggles and charismatic persona,” she mentioned. “For his new spouse, your husband was a tremendous man, and his legacy goes to dwell on in his youngsters.”
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Affiliation — the place Mr More durable labored as a nurse earlier than changing into a paramedic — described him as “a real hero with the kindest soul”.
“It is heartbreaking when a healthcare employee would not get to go residence. Nurses and paramedics dwell our lives to assist others. That is simply mindless,” NSWNMA normal secretary Shaye Candish mentioned.
-AAP
