Pyrmont stabbing: Teen accused of slashing Brett Halcro’s face withdraws bail application
The teenage boy who allegedly slashed at the face of an unconscious man in a horrific Pyrmont attack last month has withdrawn an application for bail.
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The private schoolboy who allegedly “carved up” the face of a defenceless stranger in a horrific Pyrmont attack will remain behind bars after he withdrew a bail application on Monday.
The teenager, who police allege was wearing a mask and gloves as he slashed at the man‘s face in a “sadistic” torture, was expected to make his second bid for release after being refused bail at his first appearance last Monday.
The ex-student of Barker College in Hornsby faces a maximum 25 years in jail if found guilty of a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is also charged with affray.
The boy will remain at Cobham Youth Justice Centre and is due back in Surry Hills Children’s Court on September 29.
His alleged victim Brett Halcro, 39, is showing signs of recovery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
“Nurses/doctors have gradually lightened Brett’s sedation and he now breathes on his own,” a family member said on a GoFundMe page set up to help with his rehabilitation.
“He has also begun moving his head and body and shows brief responses to verbal cues.
“Brett’s facial injuries (including those to his right eye) are significant, but the surgeons have done a fantastic job and he is healing well.”
Nine teenagers have been arrested following the attack on July 31, with eight of them facing the serious charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
At least one of the boys allegedly stomped on his head.
Court documents revealed the boy allegedly texted a friend, saying: “I put the shattered bottle in his stomach and then (another boy) slit his face like 15 times and stabbed him in the eye.
“He stuck it in his eye. Put it in deeper. And swivelled the knife around. So funny.”
Originally published as Pyrmont stabbing: Teen accused of slashing Brett Halcro’s face withdraws bail application