Michael Reid Steel charged with stalking threatening violence

A steel fixer who was due to start work on the Bruce Highway Bypass of Gympie cried after he was granted bail and allowed to leave the court.

Michael Reid Steele appeared in Gympie Magistrates Court on March 13, 2023. Photo: social media.

Tears were shed by a steel fixer when he was released on bail after he appeared from custody in Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday, March 13.

Michael Reid Steele, 28, has been charged with one count of stalking threatening violence, one of possessing drugs and one of possessing drug utensils.

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Magistrate Chris Callaghan said this was a “weird” and “strange” case as the threats were allegedly about himself but directed at a woman.

It is alleged he threatened to kill himself.

Defence lawyer Chris Anderson said the “code allows for violence against anyone”.

Michael Reid Steele appeared in Gympie Magistrates Court on March 13, 2023. Photo: social media.

Mr Anderson told the court Mr Steele was due to start work on Gympie Bypass as a steel fixer on the day of his appearance but it was now “unknown” if that job would go ahead.

Mr Steele shed tears as Mr Callaghan granted him bail and he was reunited with his father who was supporting him in the public gallery.

He will appear in Gympie Magistrates Court on May 8, 2023 for mention.