Surprising Development in 21-Year-Old Man Accused of Stabbing Paramedic to Death

Key Highlights :

1. Jordan Fineanganofo has been charged with murdering paramedic Steven Tougher in the back of an ambulance on April 14.

2. Mr Tougher had been taking a meal break at Campbelltown McDonalds around 5.30am when he was approached by his alleged assailant.

3. Police claim Mr Fineanganofo wrenched open the back doors to the emergency vehicle and stabbed the paramedic several times.

4. Mr Tougher was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition, but he later died.

5. Police tasered Mr Fineanganofo at the scene and arrested him over the paramedic’s murder.

6. His lawyer Javid Faiz previously told reporters his client suffered from mental health issues and was undergoing an assessment.

7. On Wednesday, he told Campbelltown Local Court that he would not be asking for his client to be released from custody.

8. The 21-year-old has been in police custody for more than 10 weeks, and the court heard he will remain behind bars on remand for another fortnight until he returns to court.

9. The court heard police were making an urgent application for a court order to allow them to carry out a forensic procedure on the Raby resident to preserve potential evidence.

10. The police prosecutor also made an interim application for a court order to allow police to obtain the alleged forensic evidence urgently due to its time-sensitive nature.

11. Magistrate Peter Thompson adjourned both forensic procedure applications for two weeks.

12. Mr Fineanganofo will return to court on July 12.

13. His court appearance comes more than a month after Mr Tougher’s wife Madison gave birth to a baby girl, who she named in honour of her late husband.

14. Mr Tougher has been remembered by loved ones for his empathy, kindness, and compassion.

     The tragic death of a NSW Ambulance paramedic has shocked the nation, with the news that a 21-year-old man has been charged with his murder. Jordan Fineanganofo is accused of stabbing Steven Tougher multiple times in a frenzied attack at a Campbelltown McDonalds carpark in April this year. Mr Tougher had been taking a meal break after a night shift when he was confronted by his alleged attacker.

     Police have since arrested Mr Fineanganofo and he has been in custody for more than 10 weeks. His lawyer Javid Faiz has previously told reporters that his client suffers from mental health issues and is undergoing an assessment. On Wednesday, he told Campbelltown Local Court that he would not be asking for his client to be released from custody.

     The court also heard police were making an urgent application for a court order to allow them to carry out a forensic procedure on the Raby resident to preserve potential evidence. The police prosecutor also made an interim application for a court order to allow police to obtain the alleged forensic evidence urgently due to its time-sensitive nature. Magistrate Peter Thompson adjourned both forensic procedure applications for two weeks.

     The news of Mr Fineanganofo’s alleged involvement in the death of Mr Tougher has been met with shock and sadness. The 29-year-old had been blessed with “an uncanny ability to connect with people” and “provide care with genuine warmth and empathy” to meet their needs, according to a statement from his family.

     NSW Premier Chris Minns said the stabbing was a “terrible situation” for the NSW Ambulance to experience. “It’s a reminder that it’s a very difficult and dangerous job,” he said.

     The case has been adjourned until July 12, when Mr Fineanganofo will return to court. In the meantime, the family of Mr Tougher have been left to mourn his death and adjust to life without him. His wife Madison recently gave birth to a baby girl, who she named in honour of her late husband.

     The death of Steven Tougher has been a shocking reminder of the risks faced by emergency services personnel in the line of duty. The community has been left reeling from the tragedy, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

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