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Australian cricket legend Michael Slater hit with new charge

Australian cricket legend Michael Slater has appeared in court after being rushed to hospital following a police callout.

Michael Slater hospitalised as domestic violence charges dismissed due to mental health

Cricket legend Michael Slater has again fronted court after police were called to his house over a concern for his welfare.

Police rushed to the 52-year-old’s Manly home on Sydney’s northern beaches on July 14.

Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has faced court this week after allegedly breaching his bail. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has faced court this week after allegedly breaching his bail. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

After they arrived, they called an ambulance that took Mr Slater to Northern Beaches Hospital, The Daily Telegraph reported.

He remained in hospital until he was taken to Manly police station on Monday and charged with breaching his bail.

Mr Slater fronted Manly Local Court on Monday afternoon.

He was granted strict conditional bail by Magistrate Megan Greenwood, meaning he must stay away from alcohol and drugs, and be of good behaviour.

Michael Slater played 74 tests for Australia between 1993 to 2001.
Michael Slater played 74 tests for Australia between 1993 to 2001.

Mr Slater is also banned from contacting a number of complainants who have apprehended violence orders against him.

He was charged in May with assault and stalking/intimidating a woman following an incident the month prior and has pleaded not guilty.

Charges relating to a separate incident in 2021 were dismissed on mental health grounds earlier this year.

Mr Slater will return to court to fight the charges in January next year.

He began his career in 1993 and played 74 tests for Australia through to 2001.

Lauren Ferri
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Lauren Ferri is a general news reporter for NCA NewsWire, covering everything from breaking news and crime to politics, business and Covid-19. Prior to joining the Sydney bureau she cut her teeth at court reporting and local journalism in the Macarthur region.

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