Up to 20 witnesses to be heard in Walker case as hearing date set
Up to 20 witnesses will be brought in to testify during a two-day hearing after Manly star Dylan Walker allegedly assaulted two pizza shop workers in Sydney's northern beaches last year.
Walker has previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of common assault after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting Little Italy workers Stephen and Enzo Melani on November 1.
The NRL star's case was back in court on Wednesday where lawyer Jessica Kavvalos was granted a request for two days in Sydney's Downing Centre.
Kavvalos explained they would need at least two full days to hear 17 witnesses brought forward by police alongside two or three being brought by Walker's legal team.
Walker is still training with Manly ahead of making a call as to whether he will be allowed to play this year.
Police claim Walker left the restaurant after ordering a pepperoni pizza and attempted to enter the vehicle of a woman, who was unknown to him, parked outside the restaurant.
The NRL star's case was back in court on Wednesday where lawyer Jessica Kavvalos was granted a request for two days in Sydney Downing Centre.Credit:NRL Photos
It is alleged Walker then became aggressive and assaulted after two men from the pizza shop confronted the player before he punched one of them in the face.
Walker was arrested nearby a short time later and was taken to Manly Police Station.
According to court documents, Walker is not allowed to contact the witnesses as part of his bail conditions. He is also not allowed to be intoxicated while in a public place, and is not able to go within 50 metres of the Little Italy pizzeria.
"Police have been told that a man left the restaurant and attempted to enter the vehicle of a woman unknown to him parked outside the restaurant," police said in a statement.
"When confronted the man allegedly became aggressive and was allegedly involved in a physical altercation, assaulting two men before fleeing."
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Sarah is a journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald.