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Brother of NRL star Bronson Xerri gets surprising news after alleged violent home invasion - as shocking alleged details are revealed

Brother of NRL star Bronson Xerri gets surprising news after alleged violent home invasion - as shocking alleged details are revealed

Daily Mail​13-05-2025

The elder brother of Canterbury Bulldogs star Bronson Xerri has been granted bail.
Troy Anthony Xerri, 33, appeared in Sydney 's Supreme Court on Tuesday for a bail hearing after he had been charged in relation to an alleged violent home invasion last year.
Police allege he is one of four individuals who broke into an apartment at Wattle Crescent in Pyrmont on May 21, 2024 and attacked the occupant and robbed his home.
Xerri, 33, was arrested by police in July 2024, and was later charged by police with breaking and entering a dwelling and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
No pleas have been entered, but his barrister, Gabrielle Bashir, asked the court on Tuesday for his release on bail, citing grounds that members of his family were unwell.
During the bail application, his counsel added that Xerri was needed at home to help his wife with their family.
The 33-year-old is due to return to court in June.
Footy star Bronson Xerri is not accused of any wrongdoing.
It is alleged that Troy Xerri, along with the three other co-accused individuals, had gained entrance to the alleged victim's residence by stating that a toilet had been leaking upstairs in the building and that they needed to inspect a bathroom, the court heard.
The alleged victim was allegedly hit by one of the men on the head while he he had his back turned to them.
The four individuals were then alleged to have ordered the alleged victim to give them money while kicking him.
The man lost consciousness and was later found by a member of the building's security team.
His hands had been bound together by cable ties, while his apartment had been robbed.
The alleged victim was hospitalised and required surgery on the injuries he sustained, with Justice Rothman stating he had sustained 'life-threatening skull fractures and brain haemorrhages, with acute raised intracranial pressure.'
He also sustained cuts on his face and arms.
'In essence, these are very serious offences which involve assault causing damage and kidnapping,' Justice Rothman said to the court.
The terms of his release on bail require Xerri to provide a $500,000 surety.
He is also required to remain under house arrest and wear an electronic ankle bracelet.
While on bail, he must also report to police on a daily basis and hand over his passport.

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