Scott Edwards James-Peck charged with grievous bodily harm
A concreter who allegedly punched a pregnant woman and her partner at a Sunshine Coast police station may have one of his charges downgraded after doctors provided a statement.
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A concreter accused of punching a pregnant woman and her partner at a Sunshine Coast police station had his matter mentioned in court after doctors put in their word over an alleged injury.
Nirimba man Scott Edwards James-Peck appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Friday, August 30 represented by defence lawyer Matthew Cooper.
Mr James-Peck has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and one of assault occasioning bodily harm.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The charges originate from an alleged incident at Nambour Police Station on June 19, 2022 against Chloe Heath, who was pregnant at the time, and her partner.
Prior to Mr James-Peck being charged, Ms Heath alleged she was punched in the head after a verbal exchange in the station.
Mr Cooper told the court on Friday in medical material provided one of the alleged injuries are indicated to be bodily harm rather than grievous bodily harm.
Police prosecutor Jeanette Grigoris said doctors gave an opinion the injuries suffered were bodily harm in a statement and it is now up to the court to decide whether to proceed with the charge of grievous bodily harm or downgrade it.
Sergeant Grigoris said police would proceed with the current charge as the injuries suffered involved the loss of two teeth, which “support grievous bodily harm”.
Mr Cooper asked for the matter to be adjourned to allow his firm to take instructions on the medical material.
Following the incident, and before Mr James-Peck was charged, Ms Heath said she was three centimetres dilated and had to take medication to prevent labour.
She had the earliest possible induction at 36 weeks.
Magistrate Haydn Stjernqvist adjourned the matter to September 27.
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