Jesse Ryder. Photo / File / Paul Taylor
A man who admitted assaulting cricket star Jesse Ryder has had his sentencing delayed until his co-accused's trial has concluded.
Two men, aged 20 and 37, both with name suppression, have been charged with assaulting 28-year-old Ryder outside a Christchurch bar on March 28.
Ryder suffered a head injury and
spent two days in an induced coma at Christchurch Hospital.
A 20-year-old carpet layer who pleaded guilty to one charge of assault last month appeared at Christchurch District Court today for a disputed facts hearing.
Defence counsel Adam Couchman said he admitted the police statement of facts but would want to be heard on a number of mitigating factors before his client was sentenced.