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Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic

Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic

A 49-year-old man from Moergestel is accused of attempting to murder his two young children in December. According to his lawyer, the suspect had suffered from chronic insomnia for months and may have been in a state of psychosis during the attack.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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