Man jailed after punching judge in Wellington courtroom

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 May 2025, 5:00pm

Ryan Brown has been sentenced to prison after admitting to punching Judge Bruce Davidson in the arm. The attack occurred in a Wellington District Court courtroom during a court proceeding. The incident has been described by police as unprecedented.

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1. StuffThu 22 May 2025, 3:41pm

   ‘Unprovoked’: Man who sprinted forward and punched judge is jailed (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 22 May 2025, 5:00pm

   Ryan Brown jailed after ‘unprecedented’ attack on judge in Wellington courtroom (opens in new tab)

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