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Woman Detained Indefinitely After Stabbing Boys
18 Sep
Summary
- Ann Marie McEvoy, 45, was detained in a psychiatric hospital.
- She pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder in July.
- The boys sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Ann Marie McEvoy, aged 45, has been indefinitely detained in a psychiatric hospital following the stabbing of two 10-year-old boys. The incident occurred in Friskney in November 2022, leading to a stand-off before armed police intervened. McEvoy, who was found to be suffering from schizoaffective disorder, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder.
At Lincoln Crown Court, McEvoy was sentenced to a hospital order under the Mental Health Act. This order was deemed necessary for public protection, with doctors and the Secretary of State to determine any future release. The judge noted that her need for treatment is likely to be significantly longer than a prison sentence.
Previously, McEvoy was deemed unfit to stand trial, but her condition improved, allowing her to enter guilty pleas. The court heard impact statements from the boys, one of whom described suffering a punctured lung. A restraining order was also issued, preventing McEvoy from contacting the children.
