Wodonga man arrested twice in four hours after breaching domestic violence bail
A 37-year-old man was arrested, bailed at 7.15am, and re-arrested at 8.07am after returning to the home with a no-contact order.
Police attended a Wodonga home at 4am on October 18 after a neighbour heard a woman yell "get that knife away from me". The couple had argued and both slashed each other's car tyres while their teenage daughter watched.
The man was arrested and already subject to an intervention order. Officers varied the order with a no-contact condition and released him on bail at 7.15am.
Police received a triple zero call back at 8.07am after a woman heard banging and yelling. The man was arrested again and taken to Wodonga police station.
He pleaded guilty to two charges and was fined $800. The magistrate warned him that future breaches carry a sentence of up to two years jail.
- Wodonga home in Victoria
- Location
- 37-year-old abattoir employee
- Offender age and job
Why it mattersThe case highlights how quickly some offenders reoffend after release and the courts' limited tools to prevent harm once bail is granted.
AustraliaDomestic violence remains a critical issue in Australia; courts in Victoria and nationwide face pressure to balance bail conditions with victim safety.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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