NSW: Abberton to face court over brawl in April

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2006
NSW: Abberton to face court over brawl in April

Professional surfer KOBY ABBERTON will face court in April for allegedly inciting a
group of his friends to assault police.

The 26-year-old was scheduled front a two-day hearing in Sydney's Downing Centre Local
Court today.

But Magistrate MICHAEL PRICE was forced to adjourn the hearing .. after both ABBERTON
and the prosecution had difficulty producing witnesses.

ABBERTON allegedly refused to leave the Maroubra Hotel on the night of March 18 last
year .. then told a group of about 20 mates go crazy and start a riot.

ABBERTON'S bail has been continued and he'll appear in the same court on April 21.

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KEYWORD: ABBERTON (SYDNEY)

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