“I know that I’m going to have to go to hospital because of the way I’m feeling.”
The prosecutor said an indictment against Ney for allegedly wounding another person by throwing an object at them and causing a “deep laceration” on their chin had been “substantially considered” and was ready to hand down in the next few days.
Ney also faced charges of unlawful damage, public nuisance and dealing with suspected stolen goods dating between May and June 2022, and two counts of failing to appear in court.
Davis said the problem with Ney’s application was she had a “very bad history” of breaching bail, with more than 20 instances on her record.
“[Ney] is not in a good way, frankly. She has a drug problem and also has mental health issues. Fortunately as credit to her she has insight into these issues and has sought rehab,” Davis said.
“She desperately needs a lawyer to help with her application and she also needs assistance in attempting to secure a residential space inside a clinic.
“She needs assistance as soon as possible. I urge Legal Aid to give this lady’s application priority.”
Davis adjourned Ney’s bail hearing to a date yet to be fixed.
– AAP