Jacob Murphy in court over alleged headbutting of off-duty policeman and choking a woman
A Narara teen appeared in Gosford Local Court today after being arrested over assaulting an off-duty police officer and choking offences at Narara Station on Saturday night.
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A 19-year-old has been denied bail after facing charges of headbutting an off-duty police officer and choking a woman.
Jacob Murphy, of Narara, appeared at Gosford Local Court on Monday via video link following an incident which occurred at Narara Station on Saturday night.
Police allege about 9.50pm on Saturday, Mr Murphy and a woman were at Narara Station when they began arguing and he started choking her.
An off-duty police officer witnessed the alleged assault as he was getting off the train and attempted to intervene.
Mr Murphy allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted the senior constable from Brisbane Water Police District. He did not sustain any injuries.
The former Narara Valley High School student was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with choking, assault, resist police, assault police, breach of bail, breach AVO and other offences.
During his bail application, the court heard Mr Murphy was a second-year apprentice who had received compensation for an injury and was looking to return to his apprenticeship.
The court also heard Mr Murphy feared for his safety in custody due to family connections.
The prosecution opposed bail, due to the dangers of reoffending.
Magistrate Ian Rodgers stated the latest offences occurred when Mr Murphy was on bail for common assault and an AVO matter.
He said the incident at Narara Station “elevated the level of seriousness” and the prosecution case was strong.
“The assault is an alleged headbutt … and strike in the nose,” he said.
Magistrate Rodgers said other allegations stated the man “bearhugged” the female victim, put her on the ground and placed his arm over her throat.
“(He) assaulted her in an extremely serious way indeed,” he said.
Mr Murphy will appear in Gosford Local Court tomorrow.