A psychiatric report has concluded a Rotorua man charged with kidnapping a toddler has a defence of insanity.
The report was discussed in Rotorua District Court today where the man's lawyer, Louis Te Kani, said the doctor concluded the accused had a defence of insanity.
The man, who was excusedfrom appearing in court, pleaded not guilty by way of insanity last month.
The man is charged with unlawfully carrying off an 18-month-old without consent with intent to cause him to be confined. The alleged offending happened in Rotorua in December.
Crown solicitor Amanda Gordon requested a second psychiatric report as a "matter of prudence".
