Man who allegedly crashed into Newcastle Knights fans, injuring 10, refused bail
An 18-year-old driver has been refused bail after allegedly crashing into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans, injuring 10 people. The incident occurred during a public farewell event for the rugby league team, leaving several victims in serious condition.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant public alarm and highlights the legal consequences of dangerous driving in high-density public gatherings.
The arrest of the driver who allegedly crashed into a crowd of Knights fans in Newcastle.
An 18-year-old P-plate driver charged over a crash that injured 10 people in Newcastle has been refused bail.
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe appeared before Newcastle Bail Court today where bail was formally refused.
The case returns to court later this month.
Link copied Share Share article The Sydney teenager who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that crashed into and injured 10 Newcastle Knights fans has been refused bail.
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, three counts of negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and three counts of cause bodily harm by misconduct.
He appeared in the Newcastle Bail Court today and did not apply for release, before bail was formally refused.
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