Sydney stabbing accused Mert Ney to defend charges 'on grounds of mental illness'

Bail formally refused as Ney appears before Parramatta court

The man accused of murdering a woman in a Sydney unit before stabbing another woman in the CBD will defend the charges on the grounds of his mental health.

Mert Ney, 20, was on Friday night charged with murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, intentionally choking with recklessness and common assault.

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