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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
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Gabriel Fowler

Alleged bikie pleads not guilty over Anzac Day pub brawl

Jarred Marko, an alleged Bandidos gang member, pleads not guilty over Anzac Day assault. File Picture

ALLEGED Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang member Jarred James Marko made a brief appearance in Kurri Kurri Local Court this morning where he pleaded not guilty to assault.

Police say Mr Marko, 33, of Weston, was involved in an Anzac Day brawl at the Criterion Hotel in Cessnock during which he threw a stool at another man, causing facial injuries.

Today he appeared in court unrepresented to plead not guilty to the two charges, affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Emergency crews were called to the venue on Cessnock Road, Weston, at about 5.30pm on Anzac Day.

He was arrested and taken to Cessnock police station where he was charged by police from the Northern Division High Risk Offender Team.

The magistrate adjourned his matter to July 11 at which time his lawyer will represent him.

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