Veronica Holten, 29, granted bail, accused of accessory after the fact to murder Kempsey father David Vale

More details have emerged about the night a Kempsey father-of-nine was stabbed to death. Police believe he “set out” to demand money or drugs from his alleged murderer, the Supreme Court heard.

More details have emerged of the night a Kempsey father-of-nine was stabbed to death, with a court hearing he seemingly “set out” to demand money or drugs from his alleged murderer.

Justice Stephen Campbell was considering a bail application from Veronica Holten in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday when he made the remark about the tendered police facts.

The young mother-of-two is charged with accessory after the fact to the murder of David Vale on the night of March 1.

She has already spent two months remanded in custody following her arrest in Wollongong.

Kempsey man David Vale was stabbed to death in March. Picture: Supplied

Mr Vale, 39, died in the arms of his nephew and police allege he divulged the name of his killer with his dying breath.

Police have charged Conrad Peter Lardner, 38, with murder and Leearna Nicole Davis, 31, with accessory after the fact to murder and their cases remain before the courts.

The eldest daughter of Mr Vale, Taree high school student Lakeesha Vale, previously spoke of her father’s dedication to family and her relief charges had been laid.

During Holten’s bail application, it was heard she allegedly drove Lardner for a short distance over about three minutes after the alleged stabbing.

Conrad Peter Lardner, 38, has been charged with murdering David Vale in Kempsey earlier this year. Picture: Facebook

Justice Campbell told the court police believed Mr Vale declared to someone he intended to “have a go” at Larder about either drugs or money, leading to the alleged street fight and murder.

He told the court Mr Vale was able to drive himself from the scene and his death “was yet to occur”, so Holten may not have known he died and the case against her could be difficult to prove.

Justice Campbell said the prosecution case against Holten was “not a strong one” but he was not going to criticise police in his judgement as officers involved were not there to respond.

David Vale’s children at a memorial set up outside the Kempsey home he drive to after allegedly being stabbed. Picture: Janine Watson

Holten, 29, was granted bail and ordered to stay away from Kempsey, not venture further north than Karuah River and not to associate with any witnesses.

A surety of $1000 has been pledged and Holten must abide by a 9pm to 6am curfew while living at an Albian Park residence.

Justice Campbell said Holten had friends and family “out in numbers at court” and it reflected the strength of her community ties.

The case was adjourned to Kempsey Local Court on November 22, where it is anticipated Holten will appear via audiovisual link.