Dangerous to release Ali Chaouk because of his bikie connections and his family’s war with a rival family, the Haddaras.

Dangerous to release Ali Chaouk because of his bikie connections and his family’s war with a rival family, the Haddaras.
Mr Chaouk, 30, is awaiting trial, charged over the bashing of a German tourist at the Hells Angels Nomads clubhouse in September last year.
Police allege Mr Chaouk helped a Hells Angels member – who is yet to be charged – to beat Faisol Aakbari after discovering the 18-year-old was not a club member.
The Supreme Court yesterday heard the brutal attack with a baseball bat was recorded by police, who were tapping Mr Chaouk’s phone.
Det Sgt Ben Condon said up to 10 blows and screaming could be heard in the background of a call between Mr Chaouk and Nomads member Paul Petersen.
One of the attackers is allegedly heard to yell at Mr Aakbari, "You’re not a Hells Angel."
The victim suffered a fractured skull and ribs in the beating, and was robbed.
The court heard Mr Chaouk was not a fully fledged Nomads member but a "hang-around", the lowest level of association.
But Justice King said he was well enough connected to make regular calls to other senior members, including 13 calls to the high-ranking Ray Hamment Jr from prison.
The court was told Mr Chaouk claimed 36 blank passports, guns and ammunition found at his family’s Brookyln home earlier this month were his.
Two of his brothers have also claimed ownership of the items. "I know how to work the system," Mr Chaouk allegedly said.
Justice King said it was insulting to suggest bail conditions such as giving up his passport could reduce the risk of Mr Chaouk fleeing when he had access to stolen blank passports.
She said she feared members of the public could also be caught up in the Chaouk-Haddara hostilities, in which shots had already been fired.
While an expected delay of at least another year before trial was of concern, Justice King said the risks to the public and the victim’s family were too great and she refused bail.