Detectives have charged a 24 year old man in relation to a bashing earlier this week.
A TEENAGER accused of fatally bashing a 22-year-old Templestowe man in Rye on New Year's Eve allegedly walked away from the unconscious man laughing and said, "That's what we're here for," a court has heard.
Dylan John Closter, 18, was denied bail today in Melbourne Magistrates' Court because it was deemed there was an unacceptable risk of him interfering with witnesses.
He was the second man to be charged by Homicide Squad detectives yesterday in relation to the deadly attack on David Cassai at a Rye shopping strip in the early hours of December 31.
The court heard Mr Closter hip and shouldered Mr Cassai, who was walking along Point Nepean Rd with seven other people, before verbally abusing him and enticing him to fight.
It was alleged Mr Closter hit Mr Cassai, who had continued walking, at least three times before he fell on the pavement and lost consciousness.
The sisters of Rye brawl victim David Cassai, have spoken of their heartache after the 22-year old's tragic death. They told Ten's Emma O'Sullivan, their brother was a popular young man, who would never harm anyone
The scruffy-haired Millgrove teen, charged with manslaughter, affray and intentionally causing injury, kept his head down and did not look at the dozen or so young people in the courtroom, who appeared to be his supporters.
His father, Steven Closter, said he never knew his son, a third-year apprentice plumber, to be involved in anti-social behaviour.
"It is a real shock," he told the court.
David Cassai's organs will help save lives.
The prosecutor James Henderson opposed bail, telling magistrate Kay Robertson he feared Mr Closter would obstruct justice by telling another suspect, who is travelling from Perth and will be interviewed tomorrow, about details of CCTV footage he has seen.
"There is one suspect outstanding and my concern is the accused will interfere with the suspect and will pass on information about the other CCTV (footage) he is now privy to," police informant Detective Senior Constable Carla McIntyre said.
She said the victim's family were strongly opposed to bail being granted "because of the seriousness of the offence and because they've lost their son".
Defence solicitor Bernie Balmer said most victim's families would oppose bail, but that the young man, with no prior history, should not face a lengthy wait in jail while an autopsy and other reports were prepared.
Steven Closter leaves court after his son Dylan Closter was refused bail over the death of David Cassai in an unprovoked attack on Rye's shopping strip. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Mr Closter was charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of affray. He was also charged with two counts of intentionally causing injury to two others, Andrew John and Vincent Tran.
Ms Robertson denied bail, saying the risk of the accused interfering with witnesses or obstructing justice could not be mitigated.
She said a fresh application for bail could be made before Mr Closter's committal mention on April 26, when these circumstances changed.
Outside court, Mr Balmer said another bail application could be made as early as Monday.
Friends, believed to be supporters of Dylan Closter, the man charged with manslaughter over the fatal bashing of David Cassai leave the Melbourne Magistrates Court after Closter was refused bail. Picture: Nicole Garmston
"He's scared, all normal emotions you'd expect," Mr Balmer said.
"There's victims all over the place here, it's just a tragedy.
"We feel for the victim's family, as does my client's family."
One of Mr Cassai's mates, a 23-year-old Warranwood man, also suffered a broken jaw in the alleged attack.
Defence solicitor Bernie Balmer leaves Melbourne Magistrates court after his client was refused bail. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Police have also charged a 24-year-old Kilsyth man with intentionally causing injury and affray.
The man was bailed by police to appear at Melbourne Magistrate's Court on February 20.
Homicide detectives interviewed a Kilsyth man, 20, and a Yarra Junction man, 22, on Tuesday night before releasing them pending further investigations.
Dylan John Closter covers his face when leaving a brief out of sessions court hearing, charged in relation to the death of David Cassai at Rye. Picture: Jason Sammon Source: Herald Sun
Dylan John Closter hides his face as he leaves the out of session court hearing last night. Picture: Jason Sammon
Defence lawyer Bernie Balmer speaks to the media outside court. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Mr Cassai died in hospital hours after he was allegedly attacked.
Police said the investigation into Mr Cassai's death was continuing.
Tributes have flowed on Facebook for Mr Cassai, whose organs were donated for transplant.
His sister Luisa Cassai wrote: "You are my hero. My love for you is eternal you have touched everyone's life not only me but everyone - even people that didn't know you beb.
"The lucky recipient of your heart and other organs they will have with them your love for life, a part of your personality and they will feel a sudden urge to `get s--- done' something you always emphasised always because that's what we all need to do with our lives - live life to the upmost and do what you love. That's what you did David in everything. RIP.''
- with Wayne Flower, Angus Thompson, and Chris Gillett
wayne.flower@news.com.au
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