The solicitor for a man accused of posing as a nurse in Aurukun has raised concerns for his client’s mental state. Nicholas Crawford, 33, was returned to custody in Queensland after he allegedly breached his bail and was found wandering in remote desert in the Northern Territory. He was extradited back to Cairns under police guard, and his case was mentioned briefly in Cairns Magistrates Court. Solicitor Bebe Mellick did not apply for bail on his client’s behalf, but suggested he should be assessed in regards to his mental state. Mr Crawford did not appear in court and the case was adjourned until September 30.
