Mount Gravatt East man placed on probation for ugly fight with neighbour

Neighbour dumps lawn clippings in pool, Brisbane man brings scissors to confrontation.

A MOUNT Gravatt East man brought a pair of scissors to a confrontation with his neighbour over a disused swimming pool on the block between them.

Judd James Goodman, 33, pleaded guilty to trespass and possessing a knife in a public place after the October 26 last year. Convictions were recorded.

Holland Park Magistrates Court heard that Goodman and his neighbour were separated on Badminton St by a block which had fallen into “disrepute”.

Of particular concern was the swimming pool, which had become a breeding ground for toads and mosquitoes, according to defence lawyer Tristan Carlos.

Mr Carlos said his client saw the complainant dumping grass clippings in the pool, which was exacerbating the issue.

The pair exchanged obscenities before Goodman went next door and confronted his neighbours while he was holding a pair of scissors.

The neighbour “retreated in fear of his safety,” police prosecutor Carmel Massingham said.

The court heard Goodman had a lengthy criminal history..

Goodman was on a three month suspended jail sentence when the offences occurred.

The suspended sentence was extended for a further six months, in addition to the six months’ probation.