Philip Andrew Hunter’s public nuisance case adjourned amid assault charges

A Currimundi man charged with public nuisance remains in custody as he awaits court mentions for other serious charges involving his late partner.

Philip Andrew Hunter. Photo: Facebook

A 47-year-old Currimundi man charged with public nuisance will remain in custody as court proceedings for allegations of grievous harm and assault continue.

Philip Andrew Hunter, 47, faced Caloundra Magistrates Court via video link from Woodford Correctional Centre on Thursday, January 16, charged with one count of public nuisance.

The court heard the public nuisance offence allegedly occurred on December 11, 2024.

Hunter’s lawyer, Rebecca Hatcher-Anderson, requested the charge be combined with others currently before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

“I’m aware there is another charge on the 21st of December being acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and then an assault occasioning bodily harm,” Ms Hatcher-Anderson said.

Philip Andrew Hunter. Photo: Facebook

The other charges stem from an incident involving Hunter’s partner, Kristy Louise Hunter, who tragically died following the alleged assault. The cause of Ms Hunter’s death has yet to be determined.

As Magistrate Catherine Benson moved to adjourn the matter, Mr Hunter interrupted to indicate his intentions regarding the public nuisance charge.

“(It) will be a plea of guilty,” Mr Hunter said.

“Thank you for that, I will note that,” Ms Benson replied.

Ms Benson explained the public nuisance charge was unlikely to be dealt with alongside the other charges, as they are part of a committal mention.

“I will remand you in custody on this charge as well because that will then have some effect that will be in your favour,” she said.

The public nuisance charge is set to return to Caloundra Magistrates Court on February 6, while the other charges are scheduled for mention on February 24 in Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

He is yet to formally enter any pleas.