A man has been charged with breaching an AVO, drug possession and issued with a Public Health Act infringement after an incident at East Maitland.
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Police were called to a premises in East Maitland just after 9.30pm on Saturday in relation to an alleged breach of an AVO.
Upon arrival, police spoke to and arrested a 26-year-old man. When questioned, police claim the man was unable to provide a reasonable excuse for being away from his place of residence.
The man was charged with breach of an AVO and possession of a prohibited drug. He was also issued with a Penalty Infringement Notice for failure to comply with noticed direction under Section 7 of the Public Health Act.
The 26-year-old was refused bail by police and faced Newcastle Local Court on Sunday, where he was granted conditional bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court in May.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
