23 Oct2014
Accused in North Sydney Beating Due In Court, Today
Five people charged in connection with a brutal assault on a homeless man in North Sydney are all due back in court, today. Charges against the five adults include aggravated assault and attempted murder. Meanwhile, a16-year-old Northside girl pleaded guilty to charges against her in the case, yesterday. The teen, who can’t be named because of her age, will now be sentenced on counts of aggravated assault and breaching a court order on November 26th. Two other charges were withdrawn. The girl continues to be on remand after earlier being denied bail. 48-year-old Shawn Kurtis Jack suffered extensive head injuries after he was beaten with a wrench on July 14th and continues his recovery.