Laura Partridge granted bail after she allegedly threw a knife at her husband at Bellbird

Initially reported as an accident, a court has heard a woman allegedly threw a knife at her husband in the kitchen which lodged in his abdomen. Read what happened when she applied for bail.

Laura Partridge appeared at Cessnock Local Court on Tuesday. Picture: Emily Burley

A court has heard an incident between a married couple had turned violent when the wife allegedly launched a knife at her husband before it lodged into his abdomen.

Laura Partridge, 30, fronted Cessnock Local Court on Tuesday as she made an application for bail after being charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The court heard initial reports to police were that the pair were dancing at their Bellbird home at around 10am on Monday when the man fell on a knife.

Police say Partridge called triple-0 and paramedics arrived to treat her husband.

But the court heard once the man was taken to hospital he informed police of a different version of events which included his wife allegedly throwing a knife at him from two metres away while they were in the kitchen.

The court also heard a neighbour called triple-0 when she heard a woman screaming.

Partridge’s solicitor George McCarlie explained that his client had been in a relationship with her husband for several years and there was nothing to indicate any domestic issues, as he made an application for her bail.

The police prosecutor opposed her release and said it was a serious offence which had strong likelihood of a custodial sentence and could endanger the safety of the alleged victim.

Mr McCarlie also explained that his client had mental health issues and autism and was on a multitude of medication.

Judge Stephen Olischlager said there were “very significant issues” in the strength of the case against Partridge, referring to inconsistent evidence given.

The court heard the 30-year-old had no criminal history and an apprehended violence order would be put in place to protect the alleged victim.

Mr Olischlager granted bail but imposed strict conditions which included that an electronic ankle monitoring bracelet must be fitted before she was released, she was to live with her parents in Macksville on the Central Coast, not to enter Bellbird Heights and a $1000 surety.

The case was adjourned to Newcastle Local Court in February.