Michael Slater hit with 19 charges over alleged domestic violence
<p>Michael Slater, a former Australian Test cricketer is being held in police custody after being charged with more than a dozen offences over alleged domestic violence. </p>
<p>Slater, 54, had his case briefly heard in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.</p>
<p>It was reported by the <em>ABC </em>that he did not appear and no plea was entered.</p>
<p>The charges include domestic violence offences of unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and choking or suffocation.</p>
<p>The 19 charges relate to offences allegedly committed on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast between December 5, 2023 and April 12 2024.</p>
<p>Slater was also charged with breaching bail and and 10 counts of contravening a domestic violence order. </p>
<p>He was then remanded in custody, with his case mentioned in the same court on Tuesday afternoon.</p>
<p>During that second hearing, Slater <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">collapsed in court after failing in his bid for freedom over an alleged domestic violence incident. </span>Upon learning that his bid for bail had been refused, the former cricket great placed his head in his hands then collapsed while being led back to the cells by Corrective Services staff.</p>
<p>Slater made his debut during the 1993 Ashes tour and played 74 tests for Australia. </p>
<p>He amassed 5,312 runs and played 42 one-day internationals. </p>
<p>Since retiring from cricket in 2004, he has had a successful TV commentary career. </p>
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