Man sentenced after punching security guard to head
Justin Irving received a three-year community corrections order. He assaulted a security guard. The guard suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Justin Irving repeatedly punched a security guard at Mulwala Water Ski Club on November 21, 2025. The blows caused serious brain injury.
The guard, 28, lost consciousness after the punches and suffered a seizure. The guard was rushed to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital intensive care ward.
The guard needed anti-seizure medication and expert monitoring. He could not drive for three months.
He suffered headaches that broke his sleep. Albury Local Court Judge Melissa Humphreys sentenced Irving to a three-year community corrections order.
He was banned from the club for three months. He was put under an 8pm-to-6am curfew for three months.
He was banned from alcohol for that time. He was fined $3,000.
The charge was assault causing actual bodily harm.
- November 21, 2025
- Date of assault
- Mulwala Water Ski Club
- Location
- 28 years old
- Guard's age
- $3,000
- Fine imposed
Why it mattersThe court gave an unusually long order for a single assault. This shows how serious the injury was.
AustraliaSouth Australian man faces years of restrictions including curfew and alcohol ban following a conviction for serious assault.
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