He had been arrested at the scene and brought to Waverley Police Station, along with another man age 27 who was later charged with affray.
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29 year old Jason Cierans is in an induced comma after being assaulted at Bronte Road, Bondi Junction at 1am local time Saturday (4pm Friday Irish time).
Police were called to the Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junction following reports of a brawl.
The 30-year-old man has been charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm, and was refused bail when appearing in court via video link.
It is believed Cierans fell to the ground and suffered a serious head injury.
Mr Cierans was on his way back from the pub, where he stayed with his friends until they left for lock out at 1 am.
He was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma, and remains in a critical but stable condition.
Two men have been detained by the Sydney Police since the incident occurred.
His parents are making their way to Australia to be at his side, the Irish Independent understands. Mr Cierans had been in the bar with friends.
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He was granted conditional bail and will appear in court on 24 September.
