A psychiatric reports will be ready in the New Year in relation to a teenager accused of wounding with intent to commit murder.

Taylor Jake Murphy, 19 made a further court appearance before High Bailiff James Brooks on December 23.

Murphy, of High View Road, Douglas, is also charged with possessing an offensive weapon, namely a knife, robbery of a Volvo motor vehicle, robbery of a Kawasaki Mule 4x4, taking a Mitsubishi vehicle without consent, burglary, and theft.

The offences are alleged to have been committed on October 5 and 6 at Maughold and Port Cornaa.

Murphy appeared in court via video link from the Isle of Man prison.

His advocate Deborah Myerscough said a psychiatric report should be ready by the first week in February after which further progress can be made.

The case was adjourned until February 20, 2026 with Mr Murphy remanded.