Central QLD man allegedly assaulted sister with steel curtain rod

A Central Queensland man allegedly called his sister “a c---” and “a fat f---ing dog” before allegedly assaulting her with a steel curtain rod. Here’s how his bid to get bail went.

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A man who allegedly assaulted his sister with steel curtain rod has made a bid for freedom in a Central Queensland court.

Shane Donald Seage, 41, appeared in custody in Gladstone Magistrates Court on November 15 where he applied for bail.

Mr Seage is charged with assault occasioning bodily harm while armed/in company (domestic violence offence), choking suffocation strangulation (domestic violence offence), enter dwelling with intent by break, possessing dangerous drugs, drink-driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath.

The court heard that Mr Seage was in a show cause situation.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Tanya Griffiths said the prosecution “strongly opposed” bail.

Sergeant Griffiths said Mr Seage had allegedly sent his sister text messages in which he called her “a c---” and “a fat f---ing dog”.

Sergeant Griffiths said the sister did not reply to any of the text messages.

The prosecution alleges Mr Seage then attended his sister’s residence and forced entry.

It alleges he grabbed her with both of his hands, threw her on a bed, put his knees on her stomach and put pressure on her neck.

“Pressing his arm into her neck - this occurred for about 10 seconds, during which time she couldn’t breath,” Sergeant Griffiths said.

Gladstone Courthouse.

The prosecutor said Mr Seage allegedly then picked up a steel curtain rod and hit his sister with it to the forearms, face and back of the head.

Sergeant Griffiths said the alleged victim was treated at hospital for her injuries.

The court heard that Mr Seage had a serious assault offence on his criminal history.

Solicitor Cam Schroder said Mr Seage was a diabetic who had experienced troubles with his medication.

Mr Schroder said if granted bail, Mr Seage would live with his father who was in court to support him.

Mr Schroder said Mr Seage had enrolled with Lives Lived Well for counselling.

The solicitor said Mr Seage had an “excellent” work history and he had a job to go to if released on bail.

Magistrate Mary Buchanan said it was a “strong Crown case”, she was not satisfied Mr Seage had shown cause, and she refused bail.

Mr Seage’s matters were adjourned to January 9 and he was remanded in custody.

Originally published as Central QLD man allegedly assaulted sister with steel curtain rod