SMITH, J.
The defendant appeals from his conviction by a jury on an indictment that charged him with unarmed robbery. G.L.c. 265, § 19. The defendant's sole contention on appeal is that the judge's failure to hold, on his own motion, a hearing in regard to the defendant's competency to stand trial was error. We affirm the judgment.
When the Commonwealth moved for trial on the indictment, defense counsel requested permission of the judge for
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