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York Tourist Stabbing: Attacker Sent to Psychiatric Hospital
30 Jul
Summary
- Man found unfit to stand trial for stabbing a tourist.
- Attacker sent to a secure psychiatric hospital for treatment.
- Victim, a 71-year-old American tourist, has recovered.
Matthew McPherson, aged 26, has been committed to a secure psychiatric hospital following a stabbing incident involving a 71-year-old American tourist. The attack occurred on October 9, 2025, in York. A hearing at York Crown Court determined McPherson to be unfit to stand trial for charges including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and knife possession.
The victim suffered significant internal bleeding and severe abdominal injuries but has since made a full recovery and returned to his home country. McPherson's hospital order was issued by the court on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the trial proceedings due to his unfitness to face them.
