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Alleged Central Qld DV rapist also facing drugs charges

A Central Queensland man accused of a domestic violence rape and assault is also facing drugs charges.

A man accused of a domestic violence rape had his matters mentioned in Gladstone Magistrates Court on Monday, December 1. Generic image.
A man accused of a domestic violence rape had his matters mentioned in Gladstone Magistrates Court on Monday, December 1. Generic image.

A Central Queensland man accused of a domestic violence rape is also facing drugs charges.

The man had his matters mentioned in Gladstone Magistrates Court on Monday where he was not required to appear.

He is facing charges including one count each of rape and common assault (alleged domestic violence offences) and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs.

The man’s lawyer appeared via phone and requested an adjournment to obtain instructions on how the matters should proceed.

Magistrate Mary Buchanan adjourned the matters to January 12 and the man’s bail was enlarged.

Originally published as Alleged Central Qld DV rapist also facing drugs charges

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/gladstone/police-courts/alleged-central-qld-dv-rapist-also-facing-drugs-charges/news-story/d9a23d37ba57d333ddadb00b4c2f9dda