Family of man killed by schizophrenic stepson say 'mental health system has let two families down'

The family of a man stabbed to death by his schizophrenic stepson has said that the mental health system in Ireland had let two families down.

Family of man killed by schizophrenic stepson say 'mental health system has let two families down'

The family of a man stabbed to death by his schizophrenic stepson has said that the mental health system in Ireland had let two families down.

A victim impact statement was being read to the Central Criminal Court today, ahead of the committal to the Central Mental Hospital of the man found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering his mother's partner.

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