Overview

• Magistrate Kimberley Swadesir adjourned the committal after prosecutors said witness Harrison Martin raised a matter requiring independent legal advice.
• Patrick Sinnott and a high-profile co-accused, whose identity is suppressed, face charges over an alleged February 5, 2023 sexual assault, which both men deny.
• Martin testified he saw the men approach the woman outside the Alley Cat, watched her drive off with them, and called triple-0 at 4:18am fearing for her safety.
• The court heard the woman later reported being taken to a Dan Murphy’s car park and assaulted, as defence questioned witness credibility and referenced claims she later said she lied.
• A doctor and the lead investigating officer are expected to give evidence when the hearing resumes, with the complainant to testify at a later date.