Lawyer for man accused of punching Tobruk the police horse at Sydney anti-lockdown protest complains about his client's human rights as he fails to appear in court
Lawyer claimed rights of accused at risk after he was accused of punching horse Kristian Pulkownik allegedly struck NSW Police horse Tobruk during Sydney rally He faces four charges for affray, animal cruelty and joining an unlawful assembly Lawyer Tony Nikolic said he was unable to contact his client before court hearing Court said case was set down for the day and accused 'unavailable' via video link By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia and Australian Associated Press
Published: 06:30 BST, 27 July 2021 | Updated: 06:32 BST, 27 July 2021
A man who allegedly punched a police horse at Sydney's anti-lockdown protest has failed to appear in court - as his lawyer claimed he was unable to speak to the accused in custody before the hearing.
Kristian Pulkownik, 33, allegedly struck NSW Police horse Tobruk in the nose as his rider was managing thousands of protesters who marched in the city's CBD on Saturday as part of the 'Rally 4 Freedom march'.
His lawyer Tony Nikolic said he had been unable to contact his client before his scheduled Sydney court appearance on Tuesday.
Mr Nikolic said his client's mother, who has a heart condition, was 'worried sick' about her son's well-being.
NSW Police posted a photo of Kristian Pulkownik, 33, allegedly punching police horse Tobruk during Saturday's protest. He faces four charges for affray, animal cruelty, joining an unlawful assembly and failing to comply with a Covid-19
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