The Standard | A footballer on parole for a violent armed robbery who allegedly broke a teenager's jaw in a sickening on-field attack that shocked the nation will plead self-defence.
William Pickett, 28, of Griffith Street, Heywood, allegedly punched then 17-year-old Sam Lambevski during a senior South West District Football League match between Heathmere and Branxholme-Wallacedale football clubs on July 28.
He appeared in Portland Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with recklessly causing injury and breaching parole.