The paramedic, a recent dad, was taken to hospital with face and neck injuries after a passer-by came to his rescue. Police allege Ali arrived in a small red car, stabbed the paramedic before fleeing in the vehicle. "I'm told there are issues which persuade me to enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf," she told the accused. He will appear before the Supreme Court for a directions hearing on August 27. The alleged attack in Reservoir has been a catalyst for further reform of laws protecting emergency service workers.