KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man believed to be of unsound mind interrupted proceedings in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday during an appearance on charges of shop breaking and simple larceny.

Fabian Lewis appeared before the court, where it was indicated that he may require a psychiatric evaluation before the case can proceed.

As Presiding Judge Peter Wilson explained the matter and the discussions taking place, Lewis interrupted, saying he had been on his own all his life and that the Government had never done anything to help him. He argued that the court process was being used to discourage and put him down.