A Bega Valley man who attacked health workers and damaged a wall in the hospital's emergency department has been sentenced by a local court. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper Axle Whelan, 24, faced Bega Local Court Judge Doug Dick on Tuesday, June 9, where he pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a front-line health worker and one count of damaging property.