Danny Moore charged with knife threat after accepted Albury shelter
Moore pleaded guilty to threatening his host with steak knives after living in the home for close to four weeks.
Danny Moore, 53, was homeless and accepted shelter at a North Albury home around Christmas 2025. After close to four weeks, his host asked him to leave on January 12, 2026.
Moore became angry and yelled abuse at the man, then walked to the kitchen and returned with two steak knives. Moore walked toward the victim while holding both knives.
The man managed to grab one knife. Moore thrust the other toward his legs, but the victim moved away.
He returned the knives to the kitchen and called police. Moore pleaded guilty to common assault and intimidation.
He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Sentencing is set for November 19.
- Close to four weeks
- Shelter duration
- Two steak knives
- Weapon used
- Junee jail, via video link
- Moore's location
- Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD
- Diagnoses
Why it mattersShows the risks both people and those offering help face in housing crises involving mental illness.
AustraliaHighlights gaps in support for homeless people with mental illness in regional NSW.
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