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Courts / Sydney, NSW

Former police officer avoids conviction over 'knock and run' assault

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At a February hearing, the court heard that Charlie Mannus and Rory Fendell were among a group playing knock and run at houses after an 18th birthday celebration. The 57-year-old then pursued the men and assaulted them on a concrete laneway.

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