Andrew Phillip Excell, 25, of Cleveland tasered by police after assault on cop

A young woman had to seek refuge at a bayside service station after a violent pursuit by her controlling ex whose rage was only halted by a police taser.

A man who deliberately drove into his ex during a protracted pursuit committed a “considerable domestic violence offence” that placed the community at “significant risk”, a court has heard.

Andrew Phillip Excell, 25, of Cleveland was supported by family at his Cleveland Magistrates Court appearance on Thursday, March 10.

Excell pleaded guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle (domestic violence offence), burglary (domestic violence offence), serious assault of police and assault of police.

The court heard the defendant on November 2 last year met with his ex at the Redland Bay Hotel to exchange personal items before Excell flew into an “absolute rage”.

Excell at around 3.50pm he sped after his ex, driving exceedingly close to her vehicle, while yelling and variously beeping and flashing his lights.

He followed her in this manner on German Church Rd, Double Jump Rd and “highly populated” roads as his terrified victim tried to make her way to Redland Bay Police Station.

The chase culminated when Excell deliberately drove into his victim when she manoeuvred a roundabout.

The ordeal only finished when his victim found refuge with a stranger at a service station from which police were called.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Angela Tetley said the “considerable domestic violence offence” exhibited “considerable control” of a victim.

It was made worse when Excell sent his ex a txt stating: “Enjoy your house, slut”.

Andrew Phillip Excell, 25, at Cleveland Magistrates Court. Picture: Marcel Baum.

The court heard after the defendant sped away to avoid police he broke into her residence and smashed her television.

When police arrived at a Thornlands address later that day Excell was confrontational, belligerent and violent.

During his attempted arrest he struck an officer in the face and was brought down with a taser.

Defence solicitor Katelyn Sherrin said her client was “really remorseful and embarrassed” by his behaviour.

Excell, the court was told, had “absolutely no criminal history” and had flown into a rage when he thought he was still owed items on the day.

He has since sought anger management treatment, had no further contact with his victim and planned to move a considerable distance from the Redlands for a fresh start.

Multiple references tendered to the court spoke of his hardworking nature and an ability to graduate high school despite developmental challenges.

Magistrate Deborah Vasta said Excell’s “mindless” offending while in an “absolute rage” seemed out of character for the man who had showed considerable character in overcoming other personal challenges.

Ms Vasta took into consideration a 12-week anger management course Excell had completed in private when she ordered him to complete 100 hours of unpaid community service.

He was further ordered to pay his victim $300 in compensation.

No conviction was recorded.