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Zoe’s sister has revealed that the 20-year-old will need reconstructive surgery following a fierce struggle to defend herself.
Ruby Samson-Wood reported that her sister was stabbed 15 times and expressed deep gratitude towards a 61-year-old chef from the leagues club—identified in court documents as Craig Geddes—who was injured while coming to Zoe’s rescue.
“My heart is with all those involved, especially the man who risked his life and was wounded in the process,” Ruby shared on social media.
“Thank you to everyone who contributed, even in the smallest way, to giving Zoe an extra moment to escape. You truly saved her life,” she added.
It was allegedly communicated to Clark at 2 p.m. on February 12 that he was no longer welcome at the club due to his “unwanted and unsolicited attention” towards Zoe.
About three hours later, he is accused of arriving at the club with a large carving knife and attacking Zoe as dozens of people were dining.
He allegedly confronted her in a hallway before Geddes came to her aid, giving her time to escape.
However, Clark pursued Zoe and attacked her again in the busy dining area, inflicting hand wounds and 10-centimetre cuts to her head and wrist, Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham told reporters.
Clark was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday after his February 13 appearance was adjourned due to him being in hospital.
But he was again unable to appear as he prepared for hand surgery, the court was told.
Clark was also charged with stalking along with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, unlawful wounding and going armed to cause fear.
He was remanded in custody to appear in court on Friday.
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