Jarett Martin-Manton, Tory Martin-Manton: Ballina brothers face court over Byron Bay stabbing

Two Ballina brothers involved in a Byron Bay stabbing have entered pleas to new charges after grievous bodily harm offences were dropped.

Ballina brothers Jarett Martin-Manton, 25 and Tory John Martin-Manton, 24, have pleaded guilty to reckless wounding in the company of another.

A case against two Ballina brothers involved in a stabbing attack will soon proceed to sentence.

Jarett and Tory Martin-Manton, aged 25 and 24, pleaded guilty in Lismore District Court on Monday to reckless wounding in the company of another.

According to police, the pair were involved in a fight in Apex Park in Byron Bay in the early hours of September 20, 2020.

During the fight, the brothers stabbed Gregory Martin, causing “extensive” wounds to his back, chest and neck.

Jarett Manton, 25, (pictured) and his brother, Tory John Martin-Manton, 24, have been charged after a stabbing in Byron Bay.

Court documents state both brothers were armed with broken glass during the attack - Tory Martin-Manton with a broken Jack Daniels bottle and Jarett Martin-Manton with “broken glass”.

Previous charges of causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent and wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm were withdrawn in July in Tweed Heads Local Court.

The court heard the duo were now ready to proceed to sentence.

Tory John Martin-Manton, 24, has pleaded guilty to reckless wounding.

Judge Jeffrey McLennan adjourned sentencing to November 5.

Both Jarett and Tory Martin-Manton will remain on bail and appear via AVL link for the November date.