The Age.
The assault allegedly occurred when Mr Loughnane saw a message on Ms Hamkaâs phone from another man.
Advertisement
âHe bashed her black and blue,â said Mr Hamka.
Mr Hamka said his family had tried to follow up concerns with the police over Mr Loughnaneâs behaviour in recent months, but his sister had begged them not to.
Maryam Hamka had been in an on-and-off relationship with Toby Loughnane for about 16 months, according to her family.
âA lot of my family members were trying to talk with the police,â he said.
âShe was scared, so sheâd call up the police and say âhe didnât do this to meâ. She was so scared of him, so terrified.â
Maryam Hamka s brother tells of alleged attack brisbanetimes.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from brisbanetimes.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.