Sydney bashing victim Simon Cramp was put into an induced coma in St Vincent's Hospital after an unprovoked attack. Source: Supplied
A 24-year-old man has been charged over a violent weekend bashing that left a Sydney man in a coma.
Police say the 24-year-old is the key suspect in the attack against Simon Cramp, 26, in Sydney's CBD in the early hours of Sunday.
He will face Central Local Court tomorrow to face charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and affray.
The attack occurred shortly after an unrelated brawl involving two groups of people outside an all-night fast food restaurant on the corner of George and Bridge streets, police said.
It left Mr Cramp in an induced coma which he only woke up from late yesterday.
The alleged offender was one of three men who turned themselves in to the Rocks police station this morning.
The two other men, aged 20 and 21, whose images were captured on CCTV footage released by police, were questioned and later released without charge.
Acting Superintendent Tony Bell says police expect to lay more charges against those involved in the incident.
He also thanked the "numerous'' members of the public who contacted police after CCTV footage was released.
"We believe the key suspect (turned himself in) as a result of the excellent images that were circulated by media overnight,'' Insp Bell told reporters in Sydney today.
He said Mr Cramp, who was in a critical condition in hospital for the last two days, was recovering.
"We met with his family at St Vincent's Hospital today ... And I'm pleased to say that while we were there talking to the family, he was wheeled past us into the general ward,'' he said.
Police said they're still interested in talking to a number of people about the incident, including three women who were believed to be with the men involved in the attack.
The alleged offender will face Central Local Court tomorrow.
AAP
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