British tourist accused of assaulting a man before stealing his phone less than 24 hours after landing in Australia says he has ‘no memory of the attack’
- Daniel Smith, 35, faced Parramatta court after he allegedly attacked a stranger
- The victim was walking along a Bondi street when Smith allegedly assaulted him
- The 35-year-old told the court on Saturday that he had no memory of the attack
A British man who allegedly assaulted a man in Bondi after spending less than 24 hours in the country has claimed he has no memory of the attack.
Daniel Smith, 35, appeared in Parramatta Bail Court after he allegedly attacked a stranger walking along Campbell Parade at 1.30am on Saturday.
The 35-year-old, who is in Australia for a two-week holiday, told the court he couldn’t remember the attack and didn’t have ‘a bad bone in his body.’
A British man has found himself in handcuffs less than 24 hours after arriving in Australia (stock image of Bondi pictured)
‘Oh my god, oh my word,’ he said.
‘I don’t have any memory. I’ve never done anything wrong in my life. I just don’t understand it, I don’t have a bad bone in my body.’
Magistrate Tony Murray advised him not to say anything else about the incident and suggested he seek legal advice, reported The Daily Telegraph.
Smith allegedly approached a 59-year-old man while he was walking down the street and assaulted him.
The victim attempted to flee from the enraged man, who continued to assault him and stole his mobile phone.
The attack was only stopped when a nearby onlooker called police after witnessing the violent assault.
Daniel Smith, 35, allegedly violently attacked an older man near Bondi Beach in Sydney’s east, leaving him seriously injured (pictured is Campbell Parade, Bondi)
The victim was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital (pictured) in a serious but stable condition
The victim was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Smith was arrested at the scene by Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command.
He was taken to Waverley Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery with wounding/grievous bodily harm and choking a person intend to commit indictable offence.
Smith didn’t apply for bail and his case was adjourned to Central Local Court on Monday. He told the Magistrate he would seek legal advice before his next appearance.
He was taken to Waverley Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery with wounding/grievous bodily harm and choking a person with intent to commit indictable offence