Zane Alchin: Ramsgate man charged over alleged ‘son’s blood’ threats
A man who is suspected to have contracted COVID-19 has faced court alleged to have attempted to break into a woman’s home before threatening that he would make her ‘write an apology’ in her ‘son’s blood’.
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A man allegedly attempted to break into a woman’s home before sending her a text message which read “I’m going to make you write an apology in your sons [SIC] blood,” a court heard.
During a lively court hearing Zane Alchin admitted he was a “a scumbag on paper” but pleaded to allowed on bail so he could look after his nan.
Central Local Court also heard it was suspected Alchin had contracted COVID-19 and the 29-year-old sniffed several times during the hearing.
The Ramsgate man, who appeared via videolink, repeatedly interrupted both his own lawyer and the magistrate to beg for mercy.
His lawyer, Mr Ong, said his client denies the “nature” of the text messages.
“They weren’t intended for her (the victim) they were at her ex-boyfriend,” Mr Ong said.
“He does not agree these threats were made to the child. He denies there were any references to ‘your son’s blood’ as transcribed by police.”
Police prosecutor Sergeant Geha told the court he had text messages which proved otherwise.
“They are very serious offences your honour and if convicted would line up with custodial sentence,” Sgt Geha said.
“Your honour would note on page three of the submission where he wrote ‘he’s a waste of a child and I’m going to make you write an apology in your son’s blood’.
“He made threats to kill the victim’s 10 month old baby.”
Alchin groaned audibly when he was told bail was denied and he repeatedly interrupted both his own lawyer and the magistrate to beg for mercy.
“Please Miss let me out so I can keep working and support my Nan. Please Miss give me a chance,” Alchin said.
“I know I f****d up and I’ll be accountable for it when the time comes.
“Please your Honour I know I might seem like a scumbag on paper but I’ve taken so many steps to make myself good.”
Magistrate Vivien Swain refused him bail but instructed Alchin be assessed for coronavirus as well as his mental health.
He has been charged with aggravated break and enter with intent to use violence, attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm and destroy or damage property.
“Mr Alchin my decision is final,” Magistrate Swain said.
Magistrate Swain said she came to her decision after considering Alchin had a full time job at a Canterbury joinery and could live with his grandmother.
However, she said the charges were just too serious.
“My reasons are this. I am concerned there is a real risk of the accused endangering the safety of the complainant and particularly the complainant’s son,” Magistrate Swain said.
“I’m also concerned with the possibility of the accused interfering with witnesses.
“Should Mr Alchin be convicted, he is likely to receive a significant custodial sentence.”
The matter was adjourned until June 4.