Chess professional's alleged stalker goes on Melbourne hunger strike

In short:

A chess professional's alleged stalker has vowed to continue a hunger strike until he suffers significant health issues.

Shumsheer Singh Ghumman began his prison hunger strike last week after alleging he was assaulted by two inmates while on remand in Melbourne's west.

What's next?

Ghumman will appear before the Victorian County Court for a mention on November 10.