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Murder accused denied bail in Sydney court
A man charged with murdering a man believed to be his father in Sydney's west has been refused bail by a court.
Jay Tikaram, 36, was arrested over the violent assault of 62-year-old Ajay Tikaram at a home in Pemulwuy on Tuesday night.
The victim was treated at the home, but later died in Westmead Hospital.
On Thursday, Tikaram's matter was mentioned at Parramatta Bail Court.
His legal aid lawyer, Ronnie Naidoo, didn't apply for bail and it was formally refused by registrar Narelle Tyerman.
In the brief mention, Mr Naidoo told the court Tikaram "might require Valium" while in custody.
The matter was adjourned to Parramatta Local Court on January 8.
