chris murphy · @chrismurphys
14th Dec 2011 from Twitlonger
NEWS RELEASE: A court attendance notice has been issued alleging common assault by Matthew Newton on a taxi driver.The film footage taken within the taxi does not show any assault taking place within the vehicle as alleged.
A pedestrian witness on the street who watched close to the incident and heard what was said outside the taxi told police he heard Newton say 'Do you want to attack me' and he saw Newton 'push the taxi driver with both of his hands,he pushed the driver on the chest.
If the matter proceeds in Court it will be defended.There will be no interviews with Mr Newton.
In the meantime I am on holiday with my children and do not wish to be disturbed.