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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Alleged Hunter Street tyre slasher was on bail, court hears

A MAN who allegedly slashed four tyres in inner city Newcastle on Sunday morning was on bail for an assault charge and had been sentenced to a Community Corrections Order in April for carrying a knife in public.

David John Benson was refused bail in Newcastle Local Court on Monday, where he faced one charge each of having custody of a knife in a public place and destroying/damaging property.

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