The woman, who the Chronicle has chosen not to name in order to protect the victim, pleaded guilty in Maryborough Magistrates Court to assault occasioning bodily harm, common assault and two charges of breaching a domestic violence order. Police prosecutor Sergeant Kath Stagoll said the victim was drinking at the hotel on July 4 when the woman, 40, approached him. Sgt Stagoll said witnesses heard the pair arguing and that the defendant admitted to punching and slapping the man in the face.
Sgt Stagoll said later that afternoon the woman returned to the White Lion and sat in another woman's chair at the pokies while she had a cigarette. Suthers Lawyers defence solicitor Travis George said the woman experienced post-traumatic stress disorder after suffering for severe incidents of domestic violence from a former partner who was the father of her children. He also said a domestic violence prevention order was in place against both the man assaulted and the woman charged.
Mr George read a portion of the order in place against the man assaulted noting how on one occasion he pushed the woman down so she could not breathe. News THE list has been extended this year! Here is the complete new list of areas that can access the exclusive locals sale for the festival.
News THE clean ft surf conditions may be too tempting to resist for North Coast surfers, but be aware of the health risks. Search by keyword Search by location Search by category Add your business. Full Profile. He was left with bruising and a cut to the face. The woman told police the pair had arranged to meet at the pub in order to exchange property. When the victim returned, the woman screamed at her and said she was a "slut".
Sgt Stagoll said the woman then punched the victim in the face. Magistrate Dean Wilkinson sentenced the woman to two years' probation on all charges.
