A high-ranking member of the Bandidos bikie gang accused of sparking two "gratuitously violent" brawls at a suicide prevention fundraiser at the Minmi Hotel before police raids allegedly uncovered five firearms and drugs has delayed applying for bail and intends to defend the charges.
Blair John Kelly, 36, who police say is the sergeant-at-arms of the Newcastle chapter of the Bandidos, was expected to appear in Newcastle Local Court on Monday and apply for bail after he and three other members of the gang were arrested last month.
