Antonis Andreou: Zetland motorbike pursuit alleged in court tirade
There was chaos in the courtroom as an alleged motorbike hoon called a magistrate a “f***dog” before the accused’s wife attempted to stop court proceedings.
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A man who allegedly led cops on a high speed chase unleashed a stunning foul-mouthed tirade in court in which he called the magistrate a “f***dog”.
Antonis Andreou, 40, allegedly took off at 120km/h through Zetland, Rosebery and Kensington after police tried to stop him for displaying incorrect number plates on Sunday.
At times, it is alleged Andreou, a painter by trade, was riding 80 km/h over the speed limit on his high-speed Kawasaki bike.
He then allegedly assaulted a police officer upon his arrest at his Zetland home.
Andreou denied all allegations against him.
His wife, who appeared in court clutching a red Chanel purse and wearing red leather boots, interrupted proceedings in a bid to ensure he was not bailed back to their marital home.
However the magistrate denied bail, prompting Andreou’s outburst.
He first called her a “f***dog” and told her to “go f*** yourself”.
“It only suits you you f***dog, it doesn’t suit me,” he yelled at the screen, hitting the camera with his walking stick and threatening to self harm.
The magistrate muted his sound and said: “Mr Andreou is a little bit upset at the moment so we’ll just wait until he calms down.”
The heavily tattooed Andreou wore a moon boot and walked with a cane due to a broken leg, which he incurred four to five weeks ago.
The court heard he had strong community ties as well as a lengthy criminal record.
“You don’t comply with orders of the court,” the magistrate told him, as she denied bail.
On Saturday May 3, about 8.15am, it is alleged Botany Bay Highway Patrol spotted a Kawasaki motorcycle travelling on Joynton Ave, Zetland, and not displaying correct number plates.
Police attempted to stop the bike but it accelerated away.
Police began a pursuit of the vehicle which was allegedly travelling at estimated speeds of up to 120km/h in a 40km/h zone.
For fear of the safety of themselves and others, police ended the pursuit at Kensington.
After 1.30pm on May 4, officers attended a unit on Grandstand Parade, Zetland and seized the Kawasaki Ninja EX250J.
Andreou allegedly approached officers and threatened them.
Police told Andreou he was under arrest when he allegedly started walking away.
The court heard he was held down following a struggle with officers, where it is alleged he kicked a constable.
He was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with police pursuit, driving recklessly or in a dangerous manner, exceed speed more than 20km/h, two counts of use unregistered motor vehicle, two counts of motor vehicle display misleading number-plate, two counts of drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and lone motorbike rider not wearing or securing a helmet.
He was also charged with assaulting a police officer in the execution of duty, and resisting or hindering a police officer in the execution of duty.
He will remain in custody until his next appearance on June 2.