Two now charged with the murder of Ian Pullen

Case Summary:

Nicole Mason and Joshua Knight have both been arrested and charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region.

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Key Points

• Ian Pullen traveled to NSW to assist with fire fighting operations.
• Police will allege he was hit by car and the pair later returned and struck him over the head with an object.
• Both Nicole Mason and Joshua Knight have been charged with Murder

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The Victim:

Ian Pullen was a hero Helicopter pilot who had traveled to NSW from New Zealand to assist with fire fighting in the states Hunter Region. 

Offenders:

Joshua Knight and Nicole Mason have both been charged with the murder of Ian Pullen

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Charges:

Nicole Manson has been charged with:

• Murder

Joshua Knight has been charged with:

• Murder
• Dangerous driving occasioning death
• Fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death.

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Bail and Court Dates:

Bail Refused to face court again in December

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Police will allege:

Police will allege in court 29-year-old Joshua Knight was driving a white Toyota Hilux utility when Mr Pullen was struck in the early hours of Saturday 29 September before leaving the scene.

It will be further alleged that the vehicle returned a short time later, with the man and woman exiting the utility and Nicole Mason struck Mr Pullen in the head with an object.

MAXIMUM PENALTY.

Under NSW law, the maximum penalty for murder is life imprisonment, with a standard non-parole period of 20 years, or 25 years for the murder of a child under the age of 18.