Assault with intent to injure charge dismissed

Tony Beach’s client was charged with assault with intent to injure under section 193 of the Crimes Act 1961.  The complainant had given a long statement to the Police detailing an assault.  The client had given the Police a statement denying the allegations.  A not guilty plea was entered.  As the matter progressed, it became apparent that the complainant had provided inconsistent statements to the Police which Tony Beach obtained.  On the day of the judge-alone trial, the Police agreed to withdraw the charge and the Judge dismissed the charge.