Jordan Dodd bashing: Court told Hindley Street ‘attacker’ Craig Sansbury-Weetra wants bail to home with bikie links
Jordan Dodd’s alleged coward-puncher wants out of jail – but prosecutors say his preferred address has ties to underworld figures.
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The man accused of last month’s Hindley St coward punch assault wants to live on bail with a woman whose brothers, uncle and partner either are or were outlaw bikies, a court has heard.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court was urged to consider Craig Sansbury-Weetra’s proposed home detention address with caution.
Amy Fisher, prosecuting, said police had conducted inquiries since Mr Sansbury-Weetra first mooted the location at a hearing last week.
“In relation to police intelligence, it is alleged the tenant of the property’s brothers, uncle and partner are all either active or previous members of an outlaw motorcycle gang,” she said.
“There’s no intelligence in relation to the tenant specifically, but there certainly is regarding those close to her.”
Mr Sansbury-Weetra, 23, of Clearview, has yet to plead to one count of causing serious harm to another person with the intent to do so.
It is alleged that last month he felled Mr Dodd, 20, with a single punch to the head, then stomped on his chest and ran off.
Mr Dodd was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while Mr Sansbury-Weetra was denied bail.
Police have further alleged the men clashed not only earlier that night, but also on August 3 outside The District nightclub.
Last week, Ms Sansbury-Weetra petitioned the Supreme Court for bail, insisting he was “not a violent man”.
On Wednesday, Ben Collinson, for Mr Sansbury-Weetra, said his client had been made aware of the police intelligence report, and proposed residing with his aunt instead.
However, Ms Fisher said that address was a Housing SA property, and the peak body had raised concerns of “anti-social behaviour” and “instability” should he be bailed there.
Mr Collison asked for time to file sworn evidence regarding the first proposed location, saying he was confident he could “assuage” any concerns the court might have.
Justice Ben Doyle remanded Mr Sansbury-Weetra in custody until a further hearing on Friday.