Heston responded that he ‘had no idea’ and became very angry, very quickly,” the witness told PS. He was told it wasn’t cool and was asked to leave the guy alone, as his boyfriend was there watching it all and getting very upset. The alleged victim, who says he is fearful of repercussions and asked not to be named, confirmed several eye-witness accounts to PS that he was struck by Russell after an argument broke out following an unwelcome approach.
Russell later sent PS a text message saying he “looked forward” to speaking with police as he knew the accusations were “not true”. PS can confirm Kings Cross police have taken statements from the alleged victim and two witnesses and are canvassing CCTV footage from the site, located in the pool area of an inner-city apartment building.
