Renae Trindall granted bail over neighbourhood feud in Doonside

The partner of Joey Addo – father of rugby league star Josh Addo-Carr – struck her neighbour after he called her child “a dog”, a court has heard.

Screenshot of NRL player Josh Addo-Carr and his father Joey Addo from a Current Affair story about his family fighting with their neighbours in Doonside. Credit: Channel 9.

The partner of Joey Addo – father of rugby league star Josh Addo-Carr – struck her neighbour after he called a child “a dog”, a court has heard.

Renae Trindall was granted bail on Monday after allegedly “striking” and “punching” her neighbour in Western Sydney and breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO) over the weekend, in an ongoing feud.

The Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs flyer’s father Addo and Trindall were arrested on Saturday afternoon after police were called to a home in Doonside following reports of an assault.

Officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command arrived and found 54-year-old Vincent Hoffman with head injuries and swelling.

Trindall was taken to Blacktown Police Station and charged with enter enclosed land without lawful excuse, contravene prohibition restriction in AVO, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and stalk intimidate intend fear.

Renae Trindall was granted bail on Monday after allegedly “striking” and “punching” her neighbour in Western Sydney and breaching an apprehended violence order. Credit: Channel 9.

She appeared before Blacktown Local Court on Monday via audiovisual link, crying with her head bowed, resting in her hands and wiping away tears as Magistrate Maher spoke.

Her lawyer, Elias Tabchouri told the court Mr Hoffman and resident Judy Patterson called a child “a dog” while she was playing outside their home on the street that afternoon.

Addo (right) was charged with enter enclosed lands without lawful excuse and stalk intimidate intend fear. Credit: Channel 9.

The news of the slurs prompted Addo to approach the pair at the residence, with Trindall following.

Mr Tabchouri claimed Trindall was unaware Mr Hoffman – who has an AVO in place against her as a result of prior conflict – was at the home where Ms Patterson resides.

The court heard Trindall allegedly raised her left arm, reached over Addo and struck Mr Hoffman, with the force from the hit causing him to fall, which she denies.

It is also alleged she pulled Ms Patterson’s hair and shouted threats at her.

The lawyer said he was “desperate” for Trindall to be released from police custody as she suffers from a “horrible and debilitating” neurological disease.

Trindall walked free from Amber Laurel Correctional Centre on Monday afternoon, granted bail under the conditions she not contact Mr Hoffman or Ms Patterson and comply with orders in place.

“I am minded of the fact there is some history,” the magistrate said when considering Ms Trindall’s bail application.

Joey Addo, the father of Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs ace Josh Addo-Carr, and partner Trindall, were arrested on Saturday afternoon after police were called to a home in Doonside following reports of an assault. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images

“There are clearly risks and not just a risk to those protected persons but also at risk to Ms Trindall.

“I do believe there are conditions that can be put in place to mitigate the risk.”

Magistrate Maher stressed to Trindall the importance of staying away from Mr Hoffman and Ms Patterson.

“It’s very important there be no breaches,” she said.

“You won’t have that opportunity again.

“I hope I don’t see you again until your court date.”

Addo was charged with enter enclosed lands without lawful excuse and stalk intimidate intend fear. He was not charged with assault.

He appeared in court in support of his partner, wearing a white hooded jumper, sports shorts and a NRL lanyard and was joined also by an elderly man, a young man and a teenage girl. Addo-Carr was not present in court.

Both Addo and Trindall are set to face the court again on Monday, October 9.

Addo-Carr is a NSW Origin and Australian Kangaroos representative.

He played 119 matches for Melbourne Storm before making the switch to the Bulldogs in 2022.

Addo-Carr has 15 Origin caps for NSW and has run out seven times for Australia.