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Court Hears Emotional Testimonies in Case of Paramedic's Fatal Stabbing

Steven Tougher's family confronts his killer, found not criminally responsible due to mental health impairment.

  • Steven Tougher, a paramedic, was fatally stabbed by Jordan Fineanganofo outside a McDonald's in Campbelltown, Sydney, in April 2023.
  • Fineanganofo, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found not criminally responsible for the attack due to a mental health impairment.
  • Tougher's family and colleagues delivered emotional victim impact statements, expressing grief and anger in court.
  • The incident has left a lasting impact on the NSW Ambulance Service, with increased anxiety and PTSD among staff.
  • Fineanganofo remains in custody as a forensic patient, with his release subject to regular reviews by a mental health tribunal.
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