Jordan Fineanganofo, charged with murdering Steven Tougher, in hospital with mental health issues: court told

The father of the man charged with the stabbing murder of a Sydney paramedic has made a short statement about the horrific incident that unfolded in Campbelltown on Friday.

The 21-year-old man accused of the stabbing murder of a young paramedic in Campbelltown is currently in hospital and suffers from serious mental health issues.

Jordan Fineanganofo was on Friday night charged with murder, after he allegedly stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death in the back of an ambulance early on Friday morning.

Fineanganofo was tasered at the scene and arrested before he was taken to hospital for mental health treatment.

He did not appear before Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday, with his lawyer Javid Faiz telling the court his client was not applying for release.

Outside court Mr Faiz said Fineanganofo, despite his condition, was aware of the serious crime he was accused of.

Jordan Fineanganofo.

“I’ve explained the offences and he is fully aware of the gravity,” Mr Faiz said.

“Police are currently at his bedside due to his mental health issues.”

Fineanganofo lives with his parents in southwest Sydney. No one was at the court to support him on Saturday.

Toketa Fineanganofo, the father of the accused.

Fineanganofo is in hospital under police arrest.

After the court appearance, Fineanganofo’s devastated dad said the family was “broken”.

“We just want to say we are so sorry to the family and for what has happened.

“We can’t say anymore,” Toketa Fineanganofo told the Saturday Telegraph at his southwest Sydney home.

Paramedic Steven Tougher.

On Saturday, tributes for Mr Tougher continued to flow, after it was revealed he married his wife Madison last month and was just weeks away from welcoming his second baby to the world.

Mr Tougher worked as a nurse before becoming a paramedic just one year ago, with the Nurses and Midwives Association paying tribute to the young father.

“Our hearts go out to Steven’s family, friends and colleagues who face this awful tragedy,” NSWNMA general secretary Shaye Candish said.

“It’s heartbreaking when a healthcare worker doesn’t get to go home. Nurses and paramedics live our lives to help others. This is just senseless.

“Steven was a true hero with the kindest soul, who worked towards his dream of becoming a paramedic for many years.

“He was a loving son, partner, father and friend.

“We are devastated by this senseless loss and send our deepest sympathies to Steven’s family.”