A man accused of grievous bodily harm after a brutal attack at a Gold Coast pub has been denied bail, sparking outrage and concern as his victim fights for life in intensive care. Twenty-seven-year-old Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott allegedly fled the scene in a rideshare after the assault at Boathouse Tavern, leaving 36-year-old Ross Burckhardt with critical head injuries and brain swelling. Despite claims of self-defense — reportedly triggered by a pool cue confrontation — police and the court dismissed mitigating factors, citing CCTV and witness testimony. Prescott’s criminal history and active community corrections order sealed his fate in custody. Burckhardt’s family, who describe him as a devoted disability support worker, are heartbroken and awaiting updates on his uncertain recovery.
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