Andrew Philip Rossow in court for assault, wilful damage

A drunken argument about an alleged affair ended when the electrician accused of having an affair punched his accuser in the face twice.

Andrew Philip Rossow, 41, pleaded guilty to one charge of wilful damage and one charge of assault occasioning bodily harm.

A Wondai electrician’s violent confrontation landed him before the Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday, after he punched a man’s glasses into his face, requiring an urgent hospital trip and 13 stitches.

Andrew Philip Rossow, 41, pleaded guilty to wilful damage and assault occasioning bodily harm.

The father of two is an electrical contractor at Raffin Electrical, Wondai.

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Solicitor Mark Werner told the court the victim, who was known to Rossow, had walked back to his own home after a night of drinking, on March 11, 2023.

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The victim was seen bashing the windows of his home, alleging Rossow was “f------ his wife”.

“The wife called Mr Rossow to come over, to prove to her husband that he was not inside the house with her,” Mr Werner said.

Murgon Court House

“Rossow came walking down the street and a 90-minute argument began between the victim and Mr Rossow.

“He kept yelling out that Mr Rossow was sleeping with his wife,” he said.

The court heard Rossow snapped after the continuing accusations and punched the victim twice in the face.

Mr Werner said the victim suffered facial cuts, bruises and required 13 stitches, and the impact of the punches had caused his glasses to smash into his face.

Rossow made immediate admissions to police when he was arrested later that night, the court was told.

Magistrate Andrew Sinclair said he understood there was ongoing friction between the two men.

“This resulted in you taking matters into your own hands,” Mr Sinclair said.

“I take your early plea of guilty into consideration,” he said.

Rossow was sentenced to six months jail with immediate parole, wholly suspended for 18 months.

Convictions were recorded.