A Dunedin prisoner coward-punched a fellow inmate leaving him unconscious for three minutes, a court has heard. Romeo Te Hei Williams, 24, appeared in the Dunedin District Court today after earlier pleading guilty to injuring by unlawful act. Judge David Robinson said the attack was “calculated” and Williams had used a "tremendous amount of force”. “You seemed pretty pleased with what you’d achieved,” Judge Robinson said. “This stuff is serious, really serious, you need to reflect on your choice of associates, your gang allegiance and your attitude toward violence.”felicity.dear@odt.co.nz

Source: Otago Daily Times February 04, 2026 03:20 UTC