Oak Flats man accused of chaining, assaulting partner in alleged domestic violence horror
A 34-year-old man is accused of chaining and assaulting his partner inside their NSW home. WARNING: Descriptions of domestic violence.
WARNING: Descriptions of domestic violence.
A woman has allegedly been chained up and brutally assaulted inside her NSW home.
Police claim a 34-year-old man kidnapped and detained his 32-year-old partner, subjecting her to horrific alleged attacks inside their home on The Esplanade at Oak Flats.
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NSW Police will allege “on one occasion, scissors and a meat tenderiser were thrown at her”.
The 34-year-old man was arrested at the home in August last year and refused bail.
He remains before the courts facing five kidnapping and domestic violence-related charges.
Following further legal advice, six additional offences have been laid, including for alleged coercive control.
He is now also charged with Sexual intercourse without consent (DV), Common assault (DV), Intentionally choke person with recklessness (two counts), Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), and Intend abusive behaviour coerce/control intimate partner (DV).
The man is scheduled to appear before Wollongong Local Court on Wednesday.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.
