A person charged with the homicide of a neighborhood rugby league id after “deliberately” mowing him down at his property has fronted courtroom for the primary time.
Callum Anthony Padaric Cook was charged over the Christmas Day tragedy after Russell Klein, 55, suffered vital accidents and died on the scene.
During a quick look at Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Mr Cook had his matter adjourned to February.
He didn’t apply for bail.
Mr Cook was supported in courtroom by his associate, who left the courthouse in tears and was “beside herself” after the point out.
Police allege Mr Cook “deliberately” drove his automotive into Mr Klein at his Commens St dwelling in Millmerran, close to Toowoomba, about 9.35pm on Sunday.
He is then alleged to have fled, with police finding him at a close-by park.
Mr Cook is dealing with a single cost of homicide and different expenses of driving and not using a licence and possessing weapons, drug utensils and explosives.
Police investigations are persevering with and officers have urged anybody with dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident to return ahead.
Overnight, tributes have continued to stream for Mr Klein, who was a distinguished member of the Toowoomba area’s rugby league group.
He performed for groups that included the Millmerran Rams, Inglewood Roosters and the Pittsworth Danes – even rejoining the aspect to play alongside his sons in 2018.
Mr Klein additionally took dwelling the grand last trophy for the Danes the age of 44.
“How many blokes get the chance to play footy with their two sons? It’s the best thing you can do,” he informed QRL that 12 months.
“That’s what memories are about. Go out with your family and have a laugh and a good time, put some shots on in defence and cop a few back.”
