Media stories for December 10, 2012

Man charged with attacking women a “good person,” mother says
Globe and Mail
Nicholas Osuteye, 35, is charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with Friday’s attacks. Mr. Osuteye had visited a hospital out of concern for his mental health. St. Paul’s Hospital has launched a review.

Man charged in alleged assaults had psych assessment
CTV Vancouver
St. Paul’s Hospital confirmed that Nicholas Osuteye was assessed by a doctor and a psychiatrist on the same day as the attacks at the hospital’s emergency ward. St. Paul’s Emergency Department Head Dan Kalla did not provide details, citing patient confidentiality.