The Latest Breaking News from Alex Ophel

Alleged ANU stabber set to try skipping jury trial, court told

Accused attempted killer has denied charges on mental impairment grounds.

The Canberra Times · Sep 4, 2024

Alleged university stabber committed to stand trial

Alex Ophel has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after allegedly stabbing two students at the Australian National University.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Man accused of stabbing ANU students committed to stand trial

He has denied attempted murder charges on mental impairment grounds.

The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2024

Women the targets of all ACT murder, attempted murder investigations last year

Normally, male victims outnumber female by more than two to one.

The Canberra Times · Jan 14, 2024

In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024

Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases.

The Canberra Times · Jan 13, 2024

Alleged ANU stabber's case 'heading toward mental impairment issues'

Alex Ophel is accused of attempting to murder two female students.

The Canberra Times · Dec 5, 2023

Opposition calls for full release of alleged ANU stabbing review

The government doesn't want to release it in full due to 'privacy'.

The Canberra Times · Nov 8, 2023

Govt won't release full review into clinical decisions before ANU stabbing

Ophel allegedly stabbed two and attacked others with frying pan.

The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2023

Alleged ANU stabber undergoing mental health assessment

The man is yet to apply for conditional release.

The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 2023

After ANU stabbing furore, top cop says community safety should outweigh patient privacy

Top cop questions if the balance is right.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2023