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Court Upholds Jail Sentence After Violent Threats Against Former Partner - Port Macquarie, NSW
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A 29-year-old man will remain in custody after a court rejected his appeal over a series of threats, harassment and violence involving his former partner in the Port Macquarie region.
A Port Macquarie court has upheld a 10-month prison sentence imposed on a 29-year-old man following a series of threatening and violent incidents involving his former partner.
The court heard that the man had repeatedly contacted the woman after their relationship ended, making frequent calls and messages and attempting to rekindle the relationship. His behaviour escalated when he went to her home in Laurieton and threatened to force his way inside.
The situation became more serious several days later when the woman met him to provide money for food. During the encounter, he allegedly became aggressive and threatened her life. The court heard that he also injured her by striking her leg with a phone.
The woman then fled through the streets, with the man chasing after her and continuing to make threats. The incident alarmed people in the area, with emergency services eventually contacted. The man left the scene but was later located and arrested.
His legal troubles continued after he was granted bail. The court heard that he breached an apprehended violence order by contacting the victim again, resulting in his subsequent arrest.
The case also involved a separate break-in at a Port Macquarie restaurant, where items including cash were stolen. Fingerprint evidence connected him to the incident.
A judge has now confirmed the original 10-month sentence, including a five-month non-parole period. Based on the sentence, the earliest possible release date is November 9.
The case highlights the serious consequences that can follow repeated breaches of court orders and threatening behaviour toward former partners. Authorities continue to encourage people experiencing domestic or family violence to seek immediate assistance and report threats or breaches of protective orders.
The latest court decision means the sentence remains in place, with the man continuing to serve his time in custody.
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A Port Macquarie court has upheld a 10-month prison sentence imposed on a 29-year-old man following a series of threatening and violent incidents involving his former partner.
The court heard that the man had repeatedly contacted the woman after their relationship ended, making frequent calls and messages and attempting to rekindle the relationship. His behaviour escalated when he went to her home in Laurieton and threatened to force his way inside.
The situation became more serious several days later when the woman met him to provide money for food. During the encounter, he allegedly became aggressive and threatened her life. The court heard that he also injured her by striking her leg with a phone.
The woman then fled through the streets, with the man chasing after her and continuing to make threats. The incident alarmed people in the area, with emergency services eventually contacted. The man left the scene but was later located and arrested.
His legal troubles continued after he was granted bail. The court heard that he breached an apprehended violence order by contacting the victim again, resulting in his subsequent arrest.
The case also involved a separate break-in at a Port Macquarie restaurant, where items including cash were stolen. Fingerprint evidence connected him to the incident.
A judge has now confirmed the original 10-month sentence, including a five-month non-parole period. Based on the sentence, the earliest possible release date is November 9.
The case highlights the serious consequences that can follow repeated breaches of court orders and threatening behaviour toward former partners. Authorities continue to encourage people experiencing domestic or family violence to seek immediate assistance and report threats or breaches of protective orders.
The latest court decision means the sentence remains in place, with the man continuing to serve his time in custody.
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