Raymond Hubbard committed for trial in Tamworth court on charged stemming from backyard explosion in Gunnedah

Raymond Harland Hubbard waived his right to a contested committal hearing in Tamworth Local Court on Wednesday, instead electing to head to trial.

Legal Aid solicitor Fiona Hadlington told the court her client was pleading not guilty to all three charges of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm.

It came after Magistrate Roger Prowse initially refused an application for an adjournment.

DPP solicitor Mark Ferguson told the court police were still trying to acquire the medical reports from specialist doctors at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney where two of the teenagers were airlifted for treatment too.

“It was made clear on the last occasion,” Mr Prowse said, refusing the application, telling the court the doctors could be subpoenaed and put in the witness box in order to get the medical information.

“There are flights, there will be one leaving around lunchtime.

“The coppers are at North Sydney, they can whip across the road, and bob's your uncle.”

The case was left in the list before a signed waiver of committal was tendered to the court.

Hubbard was committed for trial to the district court with a trial date to be fixed after a mention of the case in May.

“Your bail is to continue, thanks for waiting,” Mr Prowse told Hubbard, who was supported by a family member in court.

Hubbard was charged by Oxley detectives in mid-November with three offences stemming from the fire in Gunnedah on November 6.

Police allege Hubbard poured an accelerant on a fire at a birthday party in Little Barber St, sparking an explosion which burnt three teenagers.

If convicted, the offence carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment.