A North Sydney man charged in connection with the beating of a homeless man in North Sydney is due back in court today to enter a plea. 47-year-old Gordon William Bobbitt is charged with obstruction of justice in the case and was released on conditions after a court appearance, last month. Meanwhile, another North Sydney man also charged with obstruction in the case has consented to further remand after a court appearance, yesterday. 34-year-old James Darren Clarke is accused of hiding a wrench that police believe was used in the attack on 48-year-old Shawn Curtis Jack on July 14th. Clarke is due back in court on September 8th. Jack remains in a Halifax hospital after suffering serious injuries in the attack. Regional Police have charged a total of six people in connection to the assault.
Bobby Nock
Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.
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