NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer-turned-commentator Michael Slater has been placed in police custody following allegations that include common assault and stalking.
As per reports from The Guardian, the 54-year-old faces a range of charges, including unlawful stalking or intimidation, common assault, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, assault occasioning bodily harm, and choking or suffocation.
Slater’s case was mentioned at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court in Queensland on Monday. The report did not identify the alleged victim.
He is facing a total of 19 charges on the alleged offences at the Sunshine Coast on various dates between December 5 last year and April 12.
The local police confirmed arresting a 54-year-old man from Noosa Heads at the Sunshine coast last Friday after alleged domestic violence incidents ‘over several days’.
Slater was also charged with breaching bail and 10 counts of ‘contravening a domestic violence order’.
Police confirmed they arrested a 54-year-old Noosa Heads man at a Sunshine Coast address on Friday following alleged domestic violence incidents over several days.
The former right-handed Australian opener played 74 Tests and 42 ODIs between 1993 and 2003.
(With inputs from PTI)