The accused was charged with sexual assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after touching a stranger's genital area and brandishing a meat cleaver.
The court found the accused committed the actus reus of the offences.
The Crown brought an application to have the accused found not criminally responsible (NCR) by reason of a mental disorder.
Based on expert psychiatric evidence, the court found the accused suffered from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.
The accused was found NCR on both counts and the matter was referred to the Ontario Review Board.
