John Hort, the disabled man who was attacked brutally in his own home just over a week ago, may soon be on his way home, according to his sister.
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Liz Looker said John was now conscious and receiving visitors: “All he can remember is someone with a baseball bat”.
She said the doctors were talking about transferring him back to Glen Innes. It’s not known if he would go home to Railway Street or to the local hospital.
John who works for Glen Industries, the enterprise which gives work to disabled people, was attacked late at night by two people who got into his home and set about him. One was armed with the bat and the other with a knife.
He was only found by a “good Samaritan” who would often call on him to check he was OK.
He was in such a state that he was transferred from Glen Innes hospital quickly to Armidale and then to John Hunter hospital in Newcastle where he underwent emergency neuro surgery.
His sister, Liz, has visited him every day. She said he was a “happy go lucky” sort of person and was recovering.
John is well known and much liked in Glen Innes. He’s often seen on his bike going to and from work, often singing.
His brother-in-law, Tony Looker, is collecting money for the Westpac helicopter which was involved in the rescue and John’s transport to Newcastle.
Glen Industries has stepped in to help raise money for the helicopter. The enterprise’s General Manager, Kylie Hawkins, said: “Glen Industries will donate firewood and sell raffle tickets in support of the Wespac rescue helicopter’s ‘Drover’s Run’ fund-raiser”.
This is an appeal for funds involving a host of different events, including a sponsored drive over 3,200 kilometres.
The police said they were still investigating the matter and following several lines of inquiry.