Melbourne attack accused tells court 'at least they're both still breathing'
The 27-year-old was remanded in custody after being charged with repeatedly stabbing a woman and punching her 10-year-old child outside the Victoria Police headquarters.
Jerry Sowood, 27, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday, facing multiple assault charges following an incident outside police headquarters in the city's CBD. Sowood told the magistrate that, "at least they're both still breathing," suggesting he retained his humanity due to the victims' survival. The woman and her 10-year-old son suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized.
Sowood, a Sunshine West resident, was charged with intentionally causing injury and conduct endangering life. This was his first time in custody. The court heard he refused a nurse visit and claimed he was in a mental state of mind. Bail was not discussed during the brief court appearance.
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