Richard Kirk was a psychologist who examined Newt in September 2009 after he revealed to D.I. Stanley - who was questioning him over the attack on Gaz Bennett - that he had stopped taking his schizophrenia medication. Richard initially struggled to speak with a sarcastic Newt, who eventually broke into tears. After speaking with Newt, Richard determined that he was of sound mind, but reminded him that he needed to take his medication.