A Sydney court has been played CCTV footage of the moment one Irishman allegedly turned on his brother in a late-night attack. Courtesy: Nine News
AN Irish tourist who left his brother fighting for his life after hitting him outside a Sydney pub should be sent to jail, a court has heard.
Barry Lyttle, 33, pleaded guilty on Thursday morning to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to his younger brother Patrick, and returned to court in the afternoon for a sentence hearing.
Patrick and Barry Lyttle leave the Downing Centre today. Picture: Justin Sanson Source: News Corp Australia
Magistrate Graeme Curran agreed custody was likely but is considering alternatives to incarceration.
"The issue is whether or not I suspend a prison term," he said. Barry has been supported by his father and brother, who spoke of the adverse impact the assault and subsequent treatment and court appearances had on the family.
The brothers appear to argue before Patrick is struck. Picture: Nine News Source: Channel 9
The older Lyttle brother can be seen punching his younger brother. Picture: Nine News Source: Channel 9
Patrick is knocked to the ground. Picture: Nine News Source: Channel 9
"It has been an awful ordeal for me but everyone can see it has been for Barry too," Patrick told the court in a victim impact statement.
His father's health had also suffered during the three months he has been in Australia, he said.
"He doesn't want to go home without his two sons." The brothers, he added, planned to speak to youth back in Ireland about the dangers of one punch assaults.
"Youth work could be my future," Patrick, who has volunteered in the role, said.
Patrick Lyttle arrives at court with his father Oliver, right, with older brother Barry back right. Picture: Justin Sanson Source: News Corp Australia
Prosecutors have asked for a custodial sentence for Lyttle. Picture: Justin Sanson Source: News Corp Australia
Barry's lawyer Chris Watson said his client was remorseful, unlikely to reoffend and of good character.
CCTV footage on the incident played in court shows the brothers drinking together at the pub.
When they leave and walk down a main road Patrick can be seen pushing Barry, who stumbles back before striking.
He then immediately goes to Patrick's side.
"Clearly this was the result of increasing hostility between the two men," Mr Watson said.
Any animosity between the two has since gone and they walked from court together on Thursday, as they have done at earlier appearances.
Barry will return to court for sentencing on April 24.
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