Driver who allegedly ploughed into Newcastle Knights supporters granted bail
An 18-year-old driver accused of hitting a group of Newcastle Knights supporters has been granted bail under strict conditions. The defendant must reside at his family home in Sydney, adhere to a curfew, and is prohibited from driving or entering Newcastle.
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Share A A A The 18-year-old P-plate driver who allegedly ploughed into a group of Newcastle Knights supporters has been granted bail to his family’s multimillion-dollar home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, six days after the crash that injured 10 people cheering their team on to the grand final.
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe was granted bail before Judge Trevor Khan at Newcastle Local Court on Friday morning, appearing via video link from Silverwater Correctional Centre in Sydney.
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