London Court Issues Indefinite Hospital Order for Man Who Fatally Stabbed Elderly Busker

Lee Byer, recently released from prison, committed the crime under severe delusions, believing he was part of a 'Hunger Games' scenario.

Byer attacked 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran just five days after his release, leading to an indefinite hospital detention.
The victim, known for his charitable busking, was unarmed and riding his mobility scooter at the time of the attack.
Medical evaluations revealed Byer suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, experiencing severe delusions and auditory hallucinations.
The court heard Byer had a history of mental health issues and substance abuse, previously undiagnosed and untreated.
Family and community mourn the loss of O’Halloran, remembered for his generosity and spirited public music performances.