A court hearing for a man charged over an alleged shooting spree in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday night has been delayed by a dispute over which of two lawyers was representing him.

Artemios Mintzas, 60, appeared in the Burwood local court on Tuesday after he allegedly shot “about 50” high-powered rifle rounds at pedestrians, cars and buildings in Croydon Park over two hours before he was apprehended by tactical officers.

Dozens of shots were allegedly fired from a first-storey apartment, hitting cars and buildings and injuring several people.

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Mintzas was taken to hospital under police guard on Sunday for injuries sustained during the arrest.

He was taken to Burwood police station on Monday where he was charged with 25 offences, including 18 counts of s

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