A man accused of viciously attacking a Sydney soccer referee will be allowed to leave his home so he can attend work to provide for his young family.
Adam Abdallah, 25, received widespread condemnation after a video purportedly showing him violently assaulting soccer official Khodr Yaghi at a suburban football game in Sydney's southwest went viral in late April.
Footage of the incident shows Mr Yaghi being punched at least three times and appearing to be kicked while on the ground.
The 45-year-old underwent reconstructive surgery in a Sydney hospital after the incident left him with a broken jaw and three missing teeth.
Abdallah was granted bail on May 31 after a new video emerged, which the prosecution said "changed the narrative" of the incident.
It appeared to show Mr Yaghi swinging first before falling to the ground and being set upon by Abdallah.
Defence lawyer Talal Krayem said his client's relatively young age, limited criminal history and the isolated nature of the incident should be considered in reducing his bail conditions.
"It's not like he just attacked this individual, it was a response," he told the Supreme Court.
"It doesn't justify it, but it puts in some sort of perspective."
Abdallah still faces charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and affray.
Mr Krayem said his client was being medicated for depression, anxiety and ADHD and had "calmed down significantly".
He asked Justice Sarah McNaughton to vary Abdallah's strict bail conditions to allow the amateur boxer to attend full-time employment as a foreman for a plumbing company.
Justice McNaughton acknowledged it was appropriate to vary his bail so he could leave home to support his family.
"His household has become a very difficult one (and) it's affecting his mental health very badly," she said.
"He's recently become the father of a young child and needs to support his wife and his child."
Justice McNaughton also provided provisions for Abdallah to attend three gyms in western Sydney, including a mixed-martial arts gym in Sefton.
However, she denied a request to allow him to attend professional sporting events.
Abdallah is due to return to court on October 25.
