Police have laid another charge against a man accused of attacking another with a knife in Long Gully last week.
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Dylan Hicks, 21, was charged with another count of intentionally causing serious injury on Wednesday.
He had already been charged with recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, possessing a controlled weapon and possessing cannabis after a man was taken to hospital on May 3 with lacerations.
Mr Hicks was alleged to have assaulted a man with a knife in Wood Street.
He was also granted bail on Wednesday, with magistrate Ross Betts finding there were compelling reasons to justify his release from custody while awaiting a resolution to the matter.
But police submitted Mr Hicks posed an unacceptable risk to the safety of others and could interfere with witnesses.
Prosecutor Senior Constable Dave Rennie said Mr Hicks had admitted to carrying a knife and being willing to use it, and had shown no remorse for his alleged crimes.
He said Mr Hicks had planned to leave for South Australia, meaning he could flee the state, and argued his proposed bail address of his mother's home was unacceptable as his mother was a witness.
Defence lawyer Clare Wilkin said Mr Hicks was willing to participate in a court program that gave people before the court access to support services, despite an unfavourable assessment report, and also consented to being referred to a program that supported young people with employment.
Ms Wilkin said the extra charge would also lead to more delays in the court process.
Mr Betts said he understood the concerns about Mr Hicks' release, but the accused man's youth, lack of prior convictions, stable accommodation, family support and the prospect of significant delay warranted bail.
Mr Hicks is subject to a curfew, has to report to police three times a week, must not attend licensed premises, must not leave the state, and has to seek alcohol counselling.
Mr Betts warned Mr Hicks that the slightest breach of bail would have him back in custody and he would be unlikely to receive bail again.
Mr Hicks will next appear in court in August.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
