article_snippet.sent: An Irish tourist accused of leaving his brother Patrick in a coma after a late night argument in Sydney has pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after the crown declined to downgrade a lesser charge.
article_snippet.sent: Patrick Lyttle, 31, was rushed to hospital and spent six days in a coma after his brother Patrick was allegedly struck by his brother Patrick brother, Barry in Kings Cross in Sydney's inner-city on January 3.
article_snippet.sent: Downing Centre Local Court was told of the plea during a brief mention on Thursday, where Lyttle was supported by family, including Lyttle younger brother Patrick, whom Lyttle punched in Potts Point in the early hours of January 3.
article_snippet.sent: Looking healthy: Patrick Lyttle (second from right) and Barry Lyttle (third from left) appeared in fine health as Patrick Lyttle (second from right) and Barry Lyttle (third from left) arrived at Downing Centre Local Court today .
article_snippet.sent: Outside court Patrick said Outside court Patrick had made a 'fantastic recovery' The Lyttle family has previously said they believe the charge against Lyttle should be dropped.
article_snippet.sent: Lyttle spent nearly a week in an induced coma in January following Lyttle brother's alleged attack before making Lyttle remarkable recovery at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney's inner suburbs.
article_snippet.sent: Patrick appeared in fine health as Patrick and his brother arrived wearing matching suits and shoes.
article_snippet.sent: Lyttle is pictured arriving at court with Lyttle brother, Patrick, and Lyttle girlfriend, Patricia .
article_snippet.sent: Patrick was treated by paramedics at the scene where Patrick was found in a pool of blood and vomit on January 3 .
highlights_snippet.sent: Patrick Lyttle allegedly struck Patrick Lyttle brother Patrick during a night out on January 3 .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Patrick Lyttle told reporters Patrick Lyttle had made a 'fantastic recovery' on Thursday .
  