Irish tourist Barry Lyttle allegedly punched his brother Patrick on April 9 . Barry hopes to head home soon after negotiating for a lesser charge . The 33-year-old is facing reckless grievous bodily harm charges . Patrick called for the assault charges against his brother to be dropped . The family has been in Australia for months , supporting the brothers . Barry is due to appear in court on January 3 .
Irish tourist Barry Lyttle allegedly punched his brother Patrick on January 3 . Barry hopes to head home soon after negotiating for a lesser charge . The 33-year-old is facing reckless grievous bodily harm charges . Patrick called for the assault charges against his brother to be dropped . The family has been in Australia for months , supporting the brothers . Barry is due to appear in court on April 9 .