A Halifax bouncer charged with aggravated assault has been released on bail.
During a court appearance Friday, Jarrett Charles Simmons, 19, was told not to hold any job in a bar where he would be in contact with patrons.
Jarrett Simmons' father posted a $2,500 bond for his son's release. (CBC)
Simmons is accused of assaulting a 46-year-old man outside Cheers on Grafton Street.
Halifax Regional Police said Michael Andrew Carpenter was on his way out of the bar when he got into a confrontation with Simmons.
Carpenter sustained a serious head injury after he was punched and knocked to the ground. He was in hospital in serious condition.
Police and prosecutors were monitoring Carpenter's condition closely.
"The facts that I am aware of would likely lead towards a manslaughter charge if the victim was not to survive, but other charges could be considered as well," said Crown prosecutor Len MacKay.
Simmons's lawyer, Joel Pink, said the video cameras in front of the bar were not working, which means important evidence of what happened that night is not available.
Pink said he will review statements from 18 witnesses.
"Over the course of the next few weeks I will review it so we can make up our minds to what our election will be," he said.
Simmons's father posted a $2,500 bond for his son's release.
The teen is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 28 to enter a plea.
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