Graham Oates accused of assaulting woman after alleged sex rejection at Mildura motel, a court has heard

A Tasmanian man allegedly attacked a woman at a Mildura motel after she refused his sexual advances, leaving her injured and fearing for her life, a court has heard.

A Tasmanian man allegedly assaulted a woman in Mildura after she rejected his sexual advances. Picture: Generic/iStock

A Tasmanian man who now calls Victoria home allegedly assaulted a woman after she rejected his sexual advances, a court has heard.

Graham Oates, 45, fronted Mildura Magistrates’ Court seeking bail on multiple charges relating to the alleged incident that was said to have occurred at a Mildura motel.

Police alleged Mr Oates became violent, aggressively mounting and assaulting the woman after she told him she didn’t want to have sex with him.

The woman’s phone was reportedly damaged during the same incident.

The court was told the alleged victim sustained bruising to her neck and dental damage as a result of the attack.

Police claimed Mr Oates was unrepentant in his recorded police interview calling the victim a “nutcase” and a “drug-f--ked idiot”.

Magistrate Patrick Southey denied bail saying the police case seemed like a strong one. Picture: Generic

Police further alleged that during the same interview, Mr Oates said he stuck his fingers in her mouth “like a f--king dog” because she bit him.

Mr Oates’ lawyer, Peter Delorenzo, told the court Mr Oates could be bailed to his brother’s house in Landsborough and his brother would be willing to put up a $2000 surety.

“There are risks, that’s accepted … but we say that (risk) can be alleviated to a reasonable level,” Mr Delorenzo said.

His brother told the court it would be good for Mr Oates to get out of Mildura.

“Might be nice if he could get out here and clear his head a bit,” he said.

Prosecutor Sergeant Matt Pardon said police held concerns over Mr Oates receiving bail pointing to his history of failing to answer bail and his ties to Tasmania.

Sgt Pardon added the alleged victim feared Mr Oates.

It was alleged Mr Oates assaulted the woman in a Mildura motel room. Picture: Generic/iStock

“She is terrified of the accused, and is genuinely afraid that he will kill her,” Sgt Pardon said.

Magistrate Patrick Southey denied bail, saying the police case appeared strong and delays were not excessive.

“It is not a weak case. He is looking at a custodial sentence of quite some months,” Mr Southey said.

“I am sorry Mr Oates, I am going to refuse bail. Your (alleged) offending … is extremely alarming.”

The case will return to court on April 30 for a contest mention.