Michael Slater slapped with new assault charges
Cricket legend Michael Slater has been slapped with new assault charges just weeks after a former partner revealed the disturbing text messages she claims he sent her.
The 52-year-old is accused of allegedly assaulting a 36-year-old man at Frenchs Forest on Sydney’s northern beaches on July 18 - four days after he was charged for breaching his bail.
Police were called to the scene where he was then charged with two new counts of common assault and one count of attempt to stalk or intimidate intend fear of physical or mental harm.
Slater’s solicitor James McLoughlin, told Manly Local Court on Wednesday that his client would plead not guilty to all the new charges.
Earlier on July 14, police rushed to his Manly home following concerns for his welfare and he was taken to hospital.
The cricketer was charged for breaching his bail after police attended his home following concerns for his welfare.
He was granted strict conditional bail, and must stay away from alcohol and drugs, and be on good behaviour.
In May 2022, Slater was charged with assault and stalking/intimidating a 35-year-old woman following an alleged incident in manly on April 26, which he plead not guilty to.
Slater is currently in a mental health facility in Sydney and is not allowed to contact those who made a complaint against him due to apprehended violence orders.
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