Lynette Daley: Violence erupts as two men charged over young mother’s beach death have bail conditions tightened

THE emotional family of a woman who bled to death on a beach pushed and shoved the men accused of killing her, with one screaming “hang, you dog”.

THE emotional family of a woman who bled to death on a beach yesterday pushed and shoved the men accused of killing her, with one screaming “hang, you dog”, outside Grafton Local Court.

Adrian Attwater, 42, and Paul Maris, 46, appeared briefly in court charged over the death of mother-of-seven Lynette Daley, 33, at Ten Mile Beach, near Iluka on the north coast, on January 27, 2011.

The pair, who have yet to enter pleas, ­allegedly burned a blood-soaked mattress and some of Ms Daley’s clothing before seeking help after she died.

Adrian Attwater is confronted by family and friends of Lynette Daley as he leaves Grafton court. Picture: Nathan Edwards

Accused Adrian Attwater is confronted

outside Grafton court. Pictures: Nathan Edwards

Lynette Daley died in 2011

She had allegedly been subjected to a violent ­sexual act.

About 50 members of Ms Daley’s family packed the courthouse yesterday and then waited outside for the men, calling Attwater a “c...” and telling him to “hang, you dog” before a melee broke out.

Ms Daley’s sister Tina pushed and shoved Attwater, before screaming and collapsing. Both she and Ms Daley’s mother, Thelma Davis, were taken to hospital to be treated for shock.

Co-accused Paul Maris drives away from Grafton Police Station amid wild scenes. Picture: Nathan Edwards

Lynette Daley’s mother is helped away after the melee. Picture: Nathan Edwards

A woman who collapsed on the road after the melee is helped by passers-by. Picture: Nathan Edwards

Paul Maris (left) and Adrian Attwater face charges over Lynette Daley’s death.

Maris was chased by family members into the nearby police station before he was given a police escort away.

A NSW Police spokesman said footage of the incident was being reviewed.

“Police have not received any formal complaint but are reviewing footage of the incident and are monitoring the situation,” the spokesman said.

Attwater, who is charged with manslaughter and aggravated sexual assault, and Maris, charged with accessory after the fact to manslaughter and aggravated sexual assault, will reappear in Grafton Local Court on September 6.

Iluka Beach on January 27, 2011.

The 4WD’s interior after police arrived. Picture: Four Corners

Attwater, who claimed to be Ms Daley’s boyfriend, and his friend Maris, were initially charged by police and later found themselves at the centre of an inquest into Ms Daley’s death but it was not until this year that NSW Director of Public Prosecutions director Lloyd Babb SC announced prosecutors would take the matter to trial, after he sought advice from independent counsel.

It followed intense public pressure after The Daily Telegraph reported on the case in February, with Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton requesting the DPP review the case.

Lynette Daley’s mother Thelma Davis is comforted by family today. Picture: Nathan Edwards

The inquest had heard Ms Daley had died of horrendous internal injuries which a forensic pathologist said “were more severe than those which occur in even precipitous childbirth”.

Outside court yesterday Ms Daley’s aunt, Denise Purcell, said: “We need justice so the grieving can stop and Lynette can be at peace.”

Ms Daley’s twin brother, Hector Daley, said the last words he spoke to his sister were I love you: “I have that, at least I have that, but it just hurts so much.”

Lynette Daley had allegedly been subjected to a violent sexual act. Picture: Four Corners