Sydney stabbing: Alleged murderer Mert Ney charged with more offences
The man who allegedly murdered a woman and stabbed another at a Sydney CBD Hotel has been charged with more offences.
Police have laid three fresh charges today on Mert Ney including one count of possessing child abuse material that was allegedly found on one of his USBs on August 13.
Sydney stabbing accused Mert Ney AAP
Mert Ney was secured by members of the public after the alleged stabbing. Nine
Ney, from Marayong in Western Sydney, is also accused of possessing cannabis on the day of the attack.
He appeared via video link at Central Local Court, with his face visible on screen.
He was smiling, fidgeting and breathing heavily as the matter was heard.
It will be another eight weeks until Ney is back in court.
Michaela Dunn was allegedly killed by Ney Instagram
Police are still trying to get access to his phone, his Facebook account and medical records as they try to build the case against him.
His lawyer says his client's mental state isn't good and he'll be defending all of the charges against him.
He was previously charged with murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, intentionally choking with recklessness and common assault.
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