Sydney king-hit: four more victims in alleged assault of teen, court heard

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A man accused of king-hitting a teenager in a "horrific" attack that left him fighting for his life punched four other victims during the same assault, a Sydney court has heard.

Daniel Christie, 18, is in a critical condition in St Vincent's hospital after he was punched in the face in Kings Cross during New Year's Eve celebrations.

The court heard Christie was shielding other alleged victims when he was punched by his alleged attacker, Shaun McNeil.

McNeil, 25, faced Parramatta bail court via videolink on Wednesday where he cried as he was refused bail.

He has been charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm to Christie, one count of assaulting Christie's brother, Peter Christie, and two counts of common assault.

Wearing a forensic suit, he said little during his court appearance on Wednesday.

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