Danny Lim attacked: Ming Wiseman learns fate over assault of much loved Sydney ... trends now
A father-of-five has been fined after he was found guilty of assaulting beloved Sydney identity and activist Danny Lim during a fiery and at-times bizarre count appearance.
At Burwood Local Court on Monday, Ming Wiseman, 66, fired a series of allegations against prosecutors and police - accusing them of framing him - and Mr Lim of accusing him of inflicting his own injuries - following an altercation at Strathfield train station on September 22 last year.
However, Magistrate Vivien Swain found that Wiseman was not acting in self-defence during the incident after he was seen angrily approaching Mr Lim on the station concourse.
Mr Lim, who is well known around Sydney for sporting signs promoting peace, positivity and progressive political causes, was taken to Concord Hospital following the attack.
The court heard that Mr Lim suffered a red mark to his left eye after being punched by Wiseman while he was out campaigning for the Yes vote for the Voice referendum.
Ming Wiseman (pictured) has been found guilty of assaulting activist Danny Lim during a train station altercation last September
Mr Wiseman was arrested at a Homebush West home the following week and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He pleaded not guilty, telling the court that Mr Lim, who was then 79, was the aggressor.
But he was convicted following a hearing on Monday.
CCTV played to the court showed Wiseman entering through the gates of the station, placing his bag and shopping cart down, before becoming embroiled in a heated argument and pointing at Mr Lim, who was wearing a sandwich board.
Mr Lim told the court in his evidence that he heard someone approaching him from behind swearing at him before he backed up against a wall.
The police prosecution conceded that Mr Lim kicked Wiseman and attempted to throw a punch.
Ms Swain found that Wiseman struck Mr Lim in the face in the ensuing
