Enmore axe attack: Attack accused asks court for meds

THE woman accused of an axe attack at an Inner West early Saturday morning did not request bail but did ask for prescription medication taken by those transitioning gender.

THE woman accused of an axe attack at an Inner West convenience store early Saturday morning did not request bail at her first court appearance — but did ask for prescription medication taken by those transitioning gender.

Evie Amati, 24, of Enmore sat calmly when she appeared at Parramatta bail court by video link, speaking only to request that she be supplied with three prescription medications.

While one was the powerful antidepressant Zoloft, Ms Amati also requested the drugs Progynova and Spiractin.

Evie Amati, 24, of Enmore has been charged with assaulting a pair with an axe.

Progynova boosts oestrogen production in women, while Spiractin helps inhibit androgen or testosterone production in men.

Both are taken by patients who are transitioning from male to female.

The 24-year-old was refused bail. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

Ms Amati was refused bail and will appear at Central Local Court on Thursday, charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, after she allegedly attacked Sharon Hacker and Benjamin Rimmer with an axe at the 7/11 on Stanmore Rd, Enmore early on Saturday morning.

Police were called to the Enmore Rd service station after two people were allegedly attacked with an axe. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

Forensic officers at the scene of the alleged attack Picture: Gordon McComiskie

Both alleged victims were taken to Prince Royal Alfred Hospital where Mr Rimmer remains in a stable condition.

Sharon Hacker, who suffered a fractured skull, said she was buying milk around 2.25am when she allegedly crossed paths with her attacker.

Ms Amati sat calmly, clad in a light blue jumpsuit that hid her elaborate tattoos, speaking clearly and patiently as she waited for the outcome of her appearance, before making her request for medication.