Thamer Almestadi, 18, was found not criminally responsible in B.C. Supreme court Thursday morning for an attack on a woman last year.
Almestadi was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. The attack took place on UBC Vancouver campus Oct. 4, 2016 against a female UBC student.
The assault was stopped by students in the dorm, who detained Almestadi until police arrived. The victim of the attack has since recovered.
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The trial against Almestadi started at the beginning of October. The Crown and Almestadi’s lawyer’s both argued for a ‘not criminally responsible’ outcome.
Almestadi will be transferred to Colony Farm psychiatric hospital.
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