Irish tourist, Patrick Lyttle, who was allegedly hit by his brother in an one-punch attack, has come out of a coma.
Barry Lyttle, 33, was charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly assaulting brother Patrick, 31, during an argument in Sydney's east.
A spokesperson for St Vincent's Hospital, where Patrick is being treated, said the Irishman had come out of his coma.
David Faktor said Patrick remained in a stable condition in intensive care, and was sitting up in bed.
Barry arrived in Australia on a tourist visa on December 29 and it's believed he and his father had come to visit Patrick, who landed in Sydney in June with plans to travel the country.
Police alleged the pair were arguing on Bayswater Road, Potts Point, just before 3am on January 3rd.
It's alleged a punch was thrown and the younger brother keeled backwards and hit the footpath.
After the alleged assault, Patrick was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, where he underwent emergency surgery. He was placed on life support to release pressure from his brain.
In court on Tuesday, Barry was granted bail with conditions including the posting of a $2000 surety and an order which prevents Barry from contacting or approaching his brother within 12 hours of drinking alcohol.
He was also ordered to surrender his passport, stay away from airports, live with his aunt in Blacktown and report daily to police.
Police say alcohol was not an aggravating factor in the alleged assault.
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