BY DAKOTA TAIT
The man charged with the stabbing murder of a Shortland man, has undergone a psychiatric assessment.
Zack Mavin remains on remand after the alleged murder of Bob Palmer at the Metro service station in December 2020.
The 25-year-old also faces an armed robbery charge, allegedly holding up the nearby 7-11 store with an "improvised explosive device".
Newcastle Local Court has heard, prosecutors have requested a four week adjournment.
They're awaiting a supplementary report from a psychiatrist, "in relation to a mental impairment defence".
