Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hears
Summary
A man in his 40s was charged with raping, assaulting, and threatening his ex-partner in her home, according to court reports. The victim suffered serious injuries, including a broken nose and bruising, after the man reportedly broke in using a taser and attacked her.Key Facts
- The incident happened at the woman's home where the man forced his way in with a taser.
- He was charged with multiple offenses including two counts of rape, sexual assault, threats to kill, and non-fatal strangulation.
- The victim called police after arriving at Ulster Hospital with injuries caused by the man, who was also at the hospital.
- The man had previously entered her home twice uninvited, once armed with a baseball bat.
- Police talked to the man after those visits but did not charge him initially.
- The accused admitted entering the house but denied the charges, claiming consent.
- The judge refused to grant bail due to the severity and risk of the offenses.
- The next court hearing will be held by video-link on 7 September.
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