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Allanah Sciberras

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

Yarra City mayor Stephen Jolly is defending an assault charge at his post-election party in 2024. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

A prominent mayor was filled with rage when he allegedly punched a community activist at his election after-party, a court has been told.

Stephen Jolly faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday when he pleaded not guilty to one charge of assault.

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