Ricky Vyner: Malua Bay man convicted after violent death threats

A game of darts on the south coast ended with one player convicted in court after an argument regarding the score turned violent and threatening.

Ricky Vyner said “I’ll slit your f**king throat” during the game of darts.

A game of darts on the south coast has seen a man convicted after an argument over the score turned violent, ending in death threats, a court has heard.

The incident saw Ricky Vyner, 62, wind up in Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday, pleading guilty to stalk or intimidate to intend fear of physical harm or death.

Documents tendered to the court reveal the Malua Bay man and his ex-partner’s current boyfriend were playing darts with a group of associates on the evening of April 30 at the Tomakin Sports and Social Club.

While playing the game, agreed facts state Vyner became agitated at his ex-partner’s boyfriend over the score, approaching him and getting into his face, instigating an argument.

The victim replied “just leave it, don’t worry about it, go away and leave me alone”.

The incident occurred at the Tomakin Sports and Social Club.

Agreed facts state Vyner continued to argue, becoming more aggressive and violent before stating “I’ll slit your f--king throat”.

The 62-year-old man then told the victim he knew where he lived and that he needed to be careful.

Staff at the club removed Vyner before the victim contacted the police who met him later in the evening at the club.

Later the same night, after statements were given to police by the victim and witnesses, police visited Vyner’s home, questioning him on the interaction.

The Malua Bay man was arrested and taken to the Batemans Bay Police Station, where he refused to participate in an interview. He was arrested and charged.

In court on Monday, Magistrate Doug Dick told a self represented Vyner his behaviour was “extremely inappropriate” and would have terrified the children who were also present at the scene.

He put an apprehended violence order (AVO) on the Malua Bay man to keep 100m away from the victim, the victim’s home and the victim’s workplace at all times.

Vyner was convicted and fined $1000.

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