Ezekiel Keleris faces Grafton Local Court on assault, property damage charges after Coldstream St, Yamba rampage

A teen behind a violent rampage through a busy Yamba street has faced court and been slammed by a magistrate. WATCH THE VIDEO

The violent brawl in Yamba was captured on CCTV, showing the brutal attack on members of the community.

A magistrate has slammed the actions of an 18-year-old involved in a violent “rampage” in Yamba with two co-accused.

Ezekiel Keleris, 18, appeared by audiovisual link to be sentenced on Monday, however, Magistrate Kathy Crittenden said she needed more time to consider the outcome given the severity of the case.

Ms Crittenden read the agreed facts to Grafton Local Court after hearing Keleris’ lawyer, Dylan Beneke, tell the court why Keleris should avoid a jail term.

CCTV image captures the moment innocent civilians attempt to defend themselves against the attackers on the main street of Yamba on September 24.

“Have you read the facts, Mr Beneke?” Ms Crittenden asked in her opening remarks, after hearing Mr Beneke’s submission.

“We are dealing with a young person who engaged in an unprovoked attack among a number of people in the community using a weapon,” she said.

Ms Crittenden said it was “extraordinary” the facts about the rampage on Coldstream St on September 24 were not previously detailed.

Keleris has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, four counts of destroy or damage property, and count each of use offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence, affray and escape police custody. He was refused bail.

No pleas were entered, but Keleris has indicated to the court he will be pleading guilty.

The trio set up on members of the Yamba community, yelling “this is my town”.

The facts state Keleris and two teen accomplices marched down the busy Yamba street pushing a trolley about 10pm yelling: “This is my fucking town. We own this town.”

The trio then engaged in a flurry of unprovoked assaults.

The group began by attacking two victims – unknown to them – outside a Mexican restaurant wielding a golf club, the court heard.

Keleris then “king hit” an unsuspecting victim, Ms Crittenden told the court.

The trio began repeatedly punching the man while he was on the ground.

“Keleris started throwing chairs as the victim got up and walked away, before he followed and punched him to the face,” Ms Crittenden said.

The court heard the victim suffered a chipped tooth, bleeding had no recollection of the event.

The trio then assaulted a staff member of Wobbly Chook Brewery and broke her phone.

The court heard the rampage continued, with Keleris “fixating” on a nearby cafe owner.

He began swinging a golf club and broke the cafe’s door as he followed the owner in, “showering” witnesses in glass.

Ms Crittenden told the court Keleris received a cut to his forearm and spilt blood over the shop counter, before continuing his rampage.

A man driving a car was the next target – he was stopped and beaten up as Keleris jeered his co-accused on, the court heard.

The rampage occurred on a busy Yamba street. Picture: Getty Images

Numerous triple-000 calls were made.

Ms Crittenden said: “This is a rampage of violent offending of the utmost gravity.”

“These are unprovoked attacks in a populated Yamba area on a Saturday night. Community safety looms large and loud.”

Police prosecutor Sergeant Fairleigh said despite Keleris’ young age, there was clear concern for the safety of the victims, noting the small size of the Yamba community.

She also said Keleris’ poor attitude was concerning and that $1000 in compensation was sought for the rampage.

Mr Monque said Keleris was “shocked and upset” when he heard the police facts.

The court heard Keleris worked as a cleaner, moved out of home last year and supported himself, as he felt “unwanted” by his parents.

Mr Beneke told the court the behaviour appeared out of character.

“He is regretful of his actions and showed an insight into the community’s harm,” he said.

Keleris had a relatively limited criminal history, the court heard.

He was described as using alcohol to get through days, drinking before and after work on some occasions.

Mr Beneke said Kerleris had a positive prospect of rehabilitation, noting his young age and awareness of the negative influence of alcohol and drugs.

The matter was adjourned to November 29 for judgment.