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Frenchs Forest road rage attacker Chances Moana receives 18-month jail sentence

A man convicted of a sickening road rage attack at Frenchs Forest, on Sydney’s northern beaches, has received an 18-month jail sentence after he punched his victim 15 times.

Road assault on the peninsula

A MAN convicted of a sickening road rage attack on Sydney’s northern beaches has been sentenced to a minimum 15 months in jail.

However, Chances Moana, 20, will remain on bail until at least October 10 while he undergoes assessment for house arrest.

Chances Moana enters Manly Local Court on Wednesday. Picture: Adam Yip / Manly Daily
Chances Moana enters Manly Local Court on Wednesday. Picture: Adam Yip / Manly Daily

On June 2, the Manly Daily first broke the news of the Central Coast labourer’s 15-punch flurry on Andrew Nerlich, 60, in Frenchs Forest.

Road rage attacker receives jail sentence

Mr Nerlich, part-time martial arts instructor at a Manly gym, was attacked as he sat behind the wheel of his car in two separate incidents on Frenchs Forest Rd in May.

Andrew Nerlich following the attack. Picture: Sunday Night
Andrew Nerlich following the attack. Picture: Sunday Night


On Wednesday, in Manly Court, magistrate Chris Longley referred to Moana’s actions as “the most serious form of road rage matter”.

He then handed down an 18-month jail sentence, with a minimum non-parole period of 15 months.

A 12-month suspended sentence, with minimum of nine months parole, was given for an assault immediately before the flurry.

Screen grabs of Chances Moana assaulting Andrew Nerlich.
Screen grabs of Chances Moana assaulting Andrew Nerlich.

His Lawyer Brad Kernick told waiting reporters that it was a “just result” but declined to go into further details.

Moana did not answer questions as he walked from the court, except when asked if he was afraid to go to jail, to which he said “no”.

Just days after the attack on Mr Nerlich, Moana suffered massive injuries, including a punctured lung and ruptured spleen, after falling from his motorcycle.

His lawyer argued that this could make him suitable for home detention.

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