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The Latest Breaking News from Alex Ophel

Alleged ANU stabber set to try skipping jury trial, court told

Accused attempted killer has denied charges on mental impairment grounds.

The Canberra Times

Alleged university stabber committed to stand trial

Alex Ophel has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after allegedly stabbing two students at the Australian National University.

AAP

Man accused of stabbing ANU students committed to stand trial

He has denied attempted murder charges on mental impairment grounds.

The Canberra Times

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Alleged ANU stabber pleads not guilty to attempted murder charges

Pleas entered on mental impairment grounds.

The Canberra Times

Alleged fry pan-wielding uni stabber pleads not guilty

Alex Ophel, 24, is accused of repeatedly stabbing two women and bashing other students over the head with a frying pan at ANU.

AAP

Risk rating system needed when patients on facility leave: report

It's part of a review into an alleged ANU stabbing.

The Canberra Times

Mental impairment report for alleged ANU stabber 'awaiting finalisation'

One of the alleged stabbing victims was present in court.

The Canberra Times

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Women the targets of all ACT murder, attempted murder investigations last year

Normally, male victims outnumber female by more than two to one.

The Canberra Times

In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024

Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases.

The Canberra Times

Alleged ANU stabber's case 'heading toward mental impairment issues'

Alex Ophel is accused of attempting to murder two female students.

The Canberra Times

Opposition calls for full release of alleged ANU stabbing review

The government doesn't want to release it in full due to 'privacy'.

The Canberra Times

Govt won't release full review into clinical decisions before ANU stabbing

Ophel allegedly stabbed two and attacked others with frying pan.

The Canberra Times

Alleged ANU stabber undergoing mental health assessment

The man is yet to apply for conditional release.

The Canberra Times

After ANU stabbing furore, top cop says community safety should outweigh patient privacy

Top cop questions if the balance is right.

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Timeline of alleged ANU stabbing reveals shocking details

Patient reported missing 15 mins after he allegedly tried to murder two students.

The Canberra Times

'Careful thinking' goes into mental health unit leave, minister says

Facilities deal with 'very complex situations', the minister says.

The Canberra Times

Accused ANU attacker reported missing by mental health unit minutes before alleged stabbing

Mental health unit called triple zero two minutes before first emergency call, police say.

The Canberra Times

'Had we been informed', ANU could have taken safety steps: Bishop

Angry ANU chancellor speaks out over security concerns.

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Review into psychiatric care after ANU stabbing

Govt wants answers to how man was free to allegedly attack students.

AAP

Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults

A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.

The Canberra Times

Alleged ANU stabber charged with attempted murder

One woman remains in a critical condition.

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