Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson
One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast last month pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
Hayden James Morrison, 31, entered a not guilty plea in Launceston Magistrates Court on Monday regarding his involvement in a violent home invasion and arson in Coles Bay, Tasmania in July. Morrison was charged with multiple offences, including aggravated armed robbery, aggravated assault, motor vehicle stealing, and arson. He was remanded in custody and is set to face court again in November.
Morrison, along with Charlie Hills, 30, and Jason Robert Burns, 33, allegedly tied up 76-year-old Grant Whelan, stole his firearms, and set his home on fire. Whelan required six days in the hospital following the incident. Burns is scheduled to appear in the Supreme Court later this month. Charlie Hills was granted bail with his lawyer stating a not guilty plea would be entered.
Morrison's lawyer, Fran McCracken, entered the not guilty plea on his behalf. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ken Stanton remanded Morrison in custody.
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