Two men accused of involvement in a violent confrontation at Sanderson Estate earlier this month have been released on bail pending further court proceedings.
The defendants — Brian Benjamin, 59, of All Saints, and Bryan Benjamin, 32, of Swetes — appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, who set the next hearing for December 4, 2025.
The charges stem from an October 1 altercation on a farm that left two men nursing gunshot wounds. Both Benjamins are jointly accused of assault, wounding, and battery against Jace Farrell. In addition, Brian Benjamin is charged with shooting with intent to murder Simon Farrell, while Bryan Benjamin faces a separate count of using threatening language.
Police said the injured men remain hospitalized in stable condition. Investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have appealed to the public to settle disputes through lawful and non-violent means.
