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Youth charged in Cornwall stabbing to undergo psychological assessment

The 15-year-old charged in connection with a stabbing spree at Cornwall Centre will undergo a psychological assessment. Michael Bell / The Canadian Press

REGINA – The 15-year-old charged in connection with a stabbing spree at Cornwall Centre will undergo a psychological assessment.

The teen, who cannot be named due to his age, made his second appearance in youth court via video link Tuesday morning.

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His lawyer asked for a psychological assessment and the case has been adjourned until June 17.

Just after 6 p.m. on April 15, four people were stabbed at the Regina mall. Three of the victims were transported to hospital for treatment, while a fourth was treated at the scene. They all sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The youth has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and two charges of breach of undertaking.

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