United KingdomA 45-year-old woman, Ann Marie McEvoy, has been detained indefinitely in a psychiatric hospital after pleading guilty to attempting to murder two 10-year-old boys she stabbed in 2022. The incident occurred during a prolonged standoff in her home, where armed police intervened. McEvoy, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, was tasered and arrested, later deemed unfit to stand trial. After her condition improved, prosecutors resumed charges, leading to a hospital order under the Mental Health Act. The court determined that her mental health necessitates ongoing treatment, potentially for life, to ensure public safety. Both victims provided impact statements detailing their injuries, and a restraining order has been issued to prevent contact with the children.
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