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Psychiatrist to assess mental state of man charged in Yishun stabbing death
A psychiatrist has been called to evaluate the mental condition of a man accused of fatally stabbing his landlord at a Yishun residential unit in July 2024. The suspect allegedly consumed illicit substances before the incident.
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The District Court has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Affendi Yusoff, who is facing charges in connection with the death of Fiqri Choo Iskandar at their shared flat in the Yishun area last month. Court documents indicate that the accused had taken illegal pills prior to the fatal encounter. The evaluation seeks to determine the defendant's mental and psychological state at the time of the alleged offense, which is a standard procedure in cases where substance use or mental health factors may be relevant to the charges. The case has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the relationship between the accused and the victim, as well as the role that controlled substances may have played. Affendi remains in custody pending further court proceedings.