Eugene Edward Mimi applies for bail in Rockhampton Magistrates Court

A father of seven says he was on ice and cannot remember an alleged “extensive and prolonged” violent attack on a woman that police say could have led to her death.

Eugene Edward Mimi.

A father of seven claims he was under the influence of ice and cannot remember alleged violence against a woman that a police prosecutor has described as very serious and that if witnesses had not intervened, could have led to a homicide.

Eugene Edward Mimi applied for bail in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on September 26.

Mr Mimi was charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm, choking and committing public nuisance.

Police prosecutor Sergeant David Longhurst opposed bail being granted to Mr Mimi.

The court heard there were a number of the victim being “punched, struck or choked”.

Acting Magistrate Paul Byrne described the alleged offending as “extensive and prolonged violence”.

Sgt Longhurst said if witnesses had not intervened it could have led to a homicide.

He said the offending was very serious and would attract a substantial period of imprisonment.

“There are no conditions that can mitigate risk,” he said.

“Bail should be refused.”

Mr Mimi’s solicitor, Samantha Legrady, said her client, who had seven children, “was under the influence of ice at the time” and could not remember the alleged offending.

Ms Legrady said bail conditions could include reporting to Woorabinda Police Station, that he not consume any illicit substances and not contact the alleged victim.

Mr Byrne refused to grant Mr Mimi bail and adjourned his matters to November 8.

Mr Mimi was remanded in custody.

Briefs of evidence were ordered for the assault occasioning bodily harm and the choking charges.