Man charged over alleged road rage attack outside Melbourne school denied bail
A 21-year-old man charged over an alleged road rage attack that unfolded outside a school in Melbourne's west has been denied bail.
Shane Couch appeared in Sunshine Magistrates' Court today after allegedly jabbing a wooden stake through a driver's open window while shirtless, around school pick-up time outside Melton Secondary College yesterday.
Police allege the driver left the car and the pair exchanged blows as terrified witnesses ran from nearby cars.
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A man has been charged after a wild brawl outside a Melbourne school. Nine
A shirtless man allegedly jabbed a wooden stake through a driver's open window. Nine
Victoria Police said the altercation led to three other cars colliding "nose to tail".
No one was seriously injured, however witnesses told 9News they were shaken.
Mr Couch was arrested and charged with multiple offences including reckless conduct endangering life, affray and assault with a weapon.
The Melton man will remain on remand until March 28.
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