A defendant punched a court security officer just moments after leaving the dock.
Anthony Banda had been asked to leave the building due to his aggressive behaviour and was being escorted out by a staff member. After initially complying and starting to walk towards the exit, the 58-year-old suddenly changed his mind, turned and marched back towards the officer.
Prosecutors said that mindless Banda then lashed out and punched the victim and swung further punches, which missed. He was eventually detained by the victim and two police officers, who happened to be nearby for another case.
