The man accused of slashing a Muslim cab driver will remain in custody, at least for now.

Michael Enright, 21, appeared behind closed doors in a Manhattan court Monday asking a judge to set bail so he can go to a hospital for treatment.

His attorney says Enright suffers from post-traumatic stress and alcoholism.

A judge postponed the decision, which could be taken up again at Enright’s state Supreme Court arraignment which is set for next week.

The Putnam County resident is accused of slashing Ahmed Sharif, 43, after asking if he was Muslim.

Enright is charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes.

“He’s not a, a bigot. He’s not. I’ve always found him to be accepting to everybody,” said SVA Film Department Chairman Reeves Lehmann.

Enright traveled to Afghanistan last spring with a group that seeks to promote interfaith understanding.

If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.

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(Source: NY1)