Nicholas Gabriel Matiussi-Pimm bailed after allegedly assaulting paramedic, throwing rocks at moving BMW
A North Coast man allegedly attacked a paramedic who tried to provide aid after a nasty fall in custody at Byron Bay Police Station. Here’s what we know.
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A Goonellabah man allegedly attacked a paramedic who tried to provide medical treatment after a nasty fall in custody at Byron Bay Police Station.
Nicholas Gabriel Matiussi-Pimm has been granted bail after facing Ballina Local Court on Friday, charged with assaulting a paramedic and damaging property.
No pleas were entered.
The 22-year-old man appeared via audio-video link, with dark bruising visible on his face.
Police allege in court documents Matiussi-Pimm was at Byron Bay Police Station for unrelated matters on June 28.
He hurt himself in an accident which police say occurred under the influence of drugs and alcohol
“The accused sustained a cut in custody to his left eyebrow from trying to stand up but falling and hitting the ground due to his inability to walk,” police state.
An ambulance was called to treat Matiussi-Pimm, who was laying on the ground in a cell about 9.50pm.
“While the paramedic tried to talk to him, the accused vehemently told him to go away,” the documents state.
Matiussi-Pimm allegedly repeatedly struck the male paramedic in the chest and neck with the back of his arm.
“The victim defended himself by taking hold of the accused’s arm and restraining it to his body,” the documents allege.
“The victim suffered no injuries, but was traumatised by the sudden aggression from the accused who he was trying to help.”
Matiussi-Pimm could not be treated and his parents came to the station.
They told police their son “had been behaving a bit strangely” after a relationship ended, the documents state.
Matiussi-Pimm was released, but he was taken back into custody the following night, accused of throwing rocks at a BMW in Byron Bay about 10pm.
Defence Lawyer Rebecca Witchard told the court Matiussi-Pimm had strong ties in the community, a limited criminal history and should be bailed.
“There are concerns for an undiagnosed mental health condition and his drug and alcohol use,” she said.
“He has expressed a willingness to complete the MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment alcohol and drug) program … he has stable accommodation with his parents.”
The prosecution argued Matiussi-Pimm continued to offend after he was first released from custody.
“He may put the community in danger if he is granted bail as it did not previously deter his behaviour,” she said.
Magistrate Karen Stafford told the court: “Full-time imprisonment is unlikely, but I do share similar bail concerns with the prosecutor about community safety.”
However, Matiussi-Pimm was granted bail with strict conditions.
The case was adjourned to July 24.
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