18-year-old denied bail over serious domestic violence charges
An 18-year-old was charged with serious domestic violence offences after an alleged two-hour assault.
An 18-year-old man from Lyons was charged with serious offences against his ex-partner. The alleged incident happened on Saturday, October 31.
Prosecutors said he threatened to post nude images on TikTok and then hit her three times with a pool cue on the arm, causing pain she rated 8 out of 10. He allegedly hit her again on the hand and threatened to kill her.
He placed his hands over her mouth and stopped her breathing. The alleged incident lasted almost two hours.
He faces two counts of aggravated common assault, as well as charges of forcible confinement, property damage, strangulation, assault occasioning bodily harm, and threatening to distribute intimate images.
In court on Monday, the magistrate said the complainant was seriously injured, remained fearful and vulnerable. The magistrate refused bail because of the long period of violence and great risk of death and serious injury.
The man returns to court on November 23.
- 18-year-old from Lyons
- Age and location
- October 31, lasted almost two hours
- Incident date and duration
- Bail refused; court return November 23
- Magistrate decision
Why it mattersRefusing bail in such cases shows courts take domestic violence seriously and prioritise victim safety when serious harm has occurred.
AustraliaDomestic violence remains a significant crime in Australia; this case shows the legal system's response to serious allegations of partner abuse.
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