A MAN will appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a homeless man in Byron Bay on Sunday April 2.
About 10.30 pm on Sunday 2 Apri, a 29-year-old homeless man was sleeping on a bench in Apex Park when he was approached by a man who demanded money.
The man allegedly assaulted the homeless man, kicking and stomping on his head a number of times.
Witnesses went to assist the injured man and emergency services were called.
The injured man was taken to Byron District Hospital where he was treated for a large cut to the back of his head.
A 25-year-old man was arrested and taken to Byron Bay Police Station, where he was charged with reckless wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and use intimidation/violence to unlawfully influence person.
He was refused bail and appeared at Mullumbimby Local Court on Monday 3 April.
I hope he gets time