A man charged over an assault that left the victim fighting for his life is claiming self defence at a trial in the Christchurch District Court. Justin James Taia, 40, is charged with with grievous bodily harm with intent and causing grievous bodily harm with intent to injure. He denies the charges. The Crown alleges Taia assaulted Vaea Lam, who needed neurological surgery, and lost five...
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