Jamie Rogers, of Maroubra, charged with reckless grievous bodily harm after alleged Paddington attack

An Eastern Suburbs man allegedly punched a man in the head in an unprovoked Paddington attack “not far from a one-punch homicide”, a court has heard.

Rogers allegedly punched a man in the head up to two times on Moore Park Rd, Paddington. Picture: Google Maps

An Eastern Suburbs man allegedly attacked a man in the CBD, sending him to hospital clinging to life.

Jamie Rogers, of Maroubra, faced Waverley Local Court on Monday from custody and applied for bail after being charged with reckless grievous bodily harm. He has not entered any pleas.

Court documents state the 29-year-old had been out with a group of friends in Surry Hills on March 29 about 11.30pm.

Magistrate Stephen Barlow told the court Rogers allegedly punched a man in the head up to two times on Moore Park Rd, Paddington which resulted in him being taken to hospital with multiple skull fractures and bleeding in the brain and lungs.

After the attack Rogers allegedly “lied” to a witness and told them he did not know why the alleged victim was on the ground.

The alleged victim was sent to hospital with severe injuries. Picture: File

Mr Barlow said Rogers allegedly “almost killed” the man who was in a serious but stable condition at a hospital.

He said there was still a chance the alleged victim could die as he suffered “severe” head injuries.

Rogers fronted Waverley Court House. Picture: File

“It’s not far from a one-punch homicide, except he is alive,” he said.

Police prosecutor Matthew Sztelma opposed Rogers’ bail application and said he could endanger the community or reoffend.

Mr Sztelma said given the man’s significant injuries, the alleged assault would have gone beyond self-defence.

Rogers’ lawyer Wali Shukoor argued his client was defending himself and he stayed at the scene to provide assistance.

Mr Shukoor said “in the heat of the moment” Rogers made a false statement to a witness, but he co-operated with police and did not have a criminal history.

Mr Barlow said it would be “far-fetched” for the community to believe Rogers was acting in self-defence as the alleged attack seemed to be unprovoked.

The sentence will depend on if the man dies or becomes disabled, Mr Barlow said.

Rogers was granted bail on several conditions, which included him not being allowed to set foot in a licensed premises and to stay indoors at night.

The case was adjourned to April 10.

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