By RNZ

The man accused of an axe attack on Auckland’s North Shore has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Three people were injured after the incident at a number of Chinese restaurants on Corinthian Drive in Albany in June.

In the Auckland District Court on Wednesday, the man, who has name suppression, entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

He has been remanded in custody, and his next court appearance is set for November.

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