One held for attack on Indian student in Oz

A 45-year-old Australian man has been arrested on charges of attempting to murder an Indian student working as a taxi driver here who is now battling for his life.

A 45-year-old Australian man has been arrested on charges of attempting to murder an Indian student working as a taxi driver here who is now battling for his life.

Parish Charles was remanded to custody on Wednesday on seven charges by the Melbourne Magistrates Court over the stabbing of Jalvinder Singh, 23, whose continues to be in “critical condition” and is in “induced coma”.

Charles’ lawyer Rob Melasecca told the court his client had contracted HIV 20 years ago and had recently begun taking new medication. He said the accused had no memory of Tuesday morning’s events.

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Charles is charged with attempted murder, intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury, assault and car theft and was ordered to reappear for a hearing on July 23 by Magistrate Lance Martin.

Melasecca said his client had no criminal history, was horrified about what had occurred and needed help otherwise there would be “two victims”.

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