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A man facing a raft of charges after an alleged hammer attack needs psychological assessment before he can plead. Joshua Middleton, 52, appeared via Audio Visual Link at Blenheim District Court yesterday. He entered no pleas and sat silently throughout the hearing, a walking stick at his side. His lawyer Rob Harrison told the judge he believed his client needed to be assessed further by a psychologist before any pleas could be made. Although Mental Health services had been involved when his client was first arrested two days after the alleged assault, Harrison says there is need for further evaluation. Middleton has been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of cannabis and using a firearm against a law enforcement officer. The charges relate to an alleged attack at Marlborough’s Marfells Beach on 17 July 2023. Middleton has been remanded in custody and his next appearance is scheduled for 20 November at 1.45pm.
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