Former high profile rugby league player-turned-nightclub bouncer John Hopoate has been charged following the serious assault of a man in a Kings Cross street.
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Police said the attack occurred about 11pm (AEDT) on Saturday after three men tried to enter the Trademark Hotel on Bayswater Road but were refused entry by security, due to their alleged intoxication.
Advertisement: Story continues below One of the trio allegedly made threats towards security guards, sparking a chase by the bouncers through nearby streets and a subsequent fight.
As a result, a 33-year-old man suffered head injuries and was rushed to St Vincents Hospital where he underwent surgery and remains in a serious condition.
‘‘Unfortunately he has had to undergo brain surgery as a result of an assault up at Kings Cross,’’ Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens told reporters on Sunday.
He said a 36-year-old bouncer from the hotel was arrested early on Sunday morning and has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray, relating to the assault of a 27-year-old man.
Hopoate is believed to be the security guard who has been charged.
He has been granted bail and is due to face Downing Centre Local Court on January 11.
A number of other nightclub staff have also been assisting with the investigation and further charges are expected to be laid.
Anyone with information about the alleged altercation is asked to contact Kings Cross Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Hopoate, who played two tests for Australia and one State of Origin match for NSW, turned to professional boxing in 2006 after a string of league suspensions - including one for infamously poking his finger in the anus of opposing players while playing for Wests Tigers in 2004.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Out-of-control birthday party gatecrashed by more than 100 revellers
Police arrested six people overnight including two adults after a private birthday party was gatecrashed by more than 100 revellers.
About 10.45pm police were called to an out-of-control party in Byford where about 150people were in attendance.
According to police only 30 people were invited to the 18th birthday party when it was gatecrashed by more than 100 others.
Story continues below Police, along with the homeowners, shut down the party before arresting six people, including two adults and four juveniles for obstructing a public officer.
There are no further details.
About 10.45pm police were called to an out-of-control party in Byford where about 150people were in attendance.
According to police only 30 people were invited to the 18th birthday party when it was gatecrashed by more than 100 others.
Story continues below Police, along with the homeowners, shut down the party before arresting six people, including two adults and four juveniles for obstructing a public officer.
There are no further details.
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