The accused was charged with assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, and breach of probation following an incident with his former partner.
Both parties were highly intoxicated.
The complainant alleged the accused assaulted and threatened her, while the accused claimed he used force to restrain her from harming herself and to defend himself from her aggressive behaviour.
The court found the complainant's evidence unreliable due to her intoxication and motive for revenge.
The court accepted the accused's defence of self-defence, finding his use of force reasonable and proportionate.
The accused was acquitted of assault and uttering threats, but convicted of breaching his probation order which prohibited contact with the complainant.
