A MAN who allegedly assaulted his friend with knuckle dusters says he was acting in self-defence.
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Jason Glanville, 47, appeared in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court earlier this week for one charge of recklessly causing serious injury.
The court heard on the evening of July 14 last year, Mr Glanville arrived at the victim's property after he was invited over for a drink.
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Police alleged as Mr Glanville shook the man's hand, he punched the victim to the head four or five times while wearing knuckle dusters.
Mr Glanville allegedly followed the man when he retreated to the kitchen.
The court heard the scuffle continued and the victim grabbed a pair of scissors to defend himself, although the man believed he did not make contact with Mr Glanville.
Police alleged after about three minutes, Mr Glanville left the property.
Officers attended the victim's home about 11.42pm that day and found blood in the room.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment on broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Mr Glanville was arrested the next day after his house was searched. Police did not find the alleged knuckle dusters.
Mr Glanville told police he went to the victim's property but said the victim had attacked him first.
Defence lawyer Robert Southgate told the court his client had been acting in self-defence after the victim came at him with a pair of scissors.
Mr Southgate said Mr Glanville sustained a wound to his hand from the victim.
Mr Southgate said defence also took issue with the charge of recklessly causing serious injury. The defence lawyer said the prosecution needed to show more evidence that the victim's injuries were protracted.
The matters were adjourned to a contest hearing in September. Mr Glanville's bail was extended to his next court date.
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