Paul Kent, a sports journalist and NRL 360 co-host, appeared at Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney for a bail review related to an affray charge stemming from an incident on April 27. The altercation reportedly occurred outside Totti's Rozelle around 11 pm, involving a physical dispute that reportedly shifted onto the street.
During the court session, Kent's lawyer announced intentions to handle the charge under the provisions of the NSW Mental Health Act, citing that Kent sought urgent mental health counseling post-incident and has ongoing treatment plans. Specifically, the defense noted that Kent has appointments for mental health assessments and treatments concerning alcohol use.
The magistrate granted a six-week adjournment to allow time for Kent to receive a treatment plan from his doctor and lifted his bail reporting conditions.
Footage of the incident has circulated online, leading to Kent's suspension from his roles at Fox Sports and other publications. Kent has yet to enter a plea concerning the affray charge. Additionally, a second individual, aged 35, implicated in the incident has also been charged with affray and is set for a court appearance on June 7.