Teen accused of killing Ash Gordon feared Melbourne doctor was going to bash him, court hears

A teenager accused of killing Ash Gordon feared the Melbourne doctor was about to “bash him” moments before the fatal stabbing, a court has heard.

Ash Gordon’s mother, Catherine, and father, Glenn, at the Supreme Court. Picture: Diego Fedele

A teenager accused of killing Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon allegedly told friends the slain GP appeared to be in a “roid rage” when he confronted a group of intruders outside his home.

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, is standing trial in the Supreme Court, having pleaded not guilty to murdering Dr Gordon, 33, near his Doncaster home last year.

Prosecutors allege the GP was stabbed six times after the accused and three other teenagers broke into his Sargent St home in the early hours of January 13, intending to steal items while he slept.

The boy has pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated burglary but denies a charge of murder.

Ash Gordon died near his Doncaster home in January 2024.

On Monday, a teenage witness who also can’t be named told the court he spoke with the accused and another boy involved in the burglary hours after the fatal stabbing.

Under cross-examination, the witness said the pair told him they had seen boxes of syringes and vials — believed to be steroids — in Dr Gordon’s garage.

He said they also claimed Dr Gordon appeared to be in a “roid rage” when he confronted them near his home, as three of the teens hid in a nearby driveway.

The court earlier heard Dr Gordon yelled “there’s no point running, police are coming” before two of the boys jumped over a fence, leaving the accused behind in the driveway.

The witness said the accused later told him he feared Dr Gordon was about to “bash” him and he warned the doctor: “Back off, bro.”

“(The accused) said that a few times, didn’t he?” defence barrister Amelia Beech asked.

“Twice,” the witness replied.

Mourners at Dr Gordon’s funeral. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

The accused allegedly told the witness he then pulled out a knife, held it up, and said: “I don’t want to do this.”

The witness said the accused told him Dr Gordon “didn’t seem to care” and pushed him against the wall of the carport.

The teenager allegedly told the witness he was then tackled by Dr Gordon and stabbed the doctor during a struggle before fleeing.

Ms Beech had earlier raised that self-defence would be a key issue in the trial.

Earlier, another teenage witness said the accused told him Dr Gordon looked “tapped” — slang for intimidating — during the confrontation.

The trial continues.

Originally published as Teen accused of killing Ash Gordon feared Melbourne doctor was going to bash him, court hears