- Former star batsman turned TV commentator held in surveillance house
- The 54-year-old faces 19 charges and has been refused bail.
Police sources have described the conditions former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has experienced in a Sunshine Coast cell that has been compared to a “dungeon”.
The former television commentator faces 19 charges relating to alleged crimes carried out on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on various dates between December 5, 2023 and April 12 this year.
Slater is charged with domestic violence offenses of unlawful harassment or intimidation, intentionally breaking into a dwelling during the night, common assault, assault causing bodily harm, and suffocation or suffocation.
The former leadoff hitter and television commentator is also charged with breaching bail and 10 counts of contravening a domestic violence order.
The former Test cricket star faces 19 charges including intentionally breaking into a dwelling during the night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and suffocation or suffocation.
Slater (pictured during his commentating career) collapsed in court when he was refused bail.
The former opening batsman is currently locked up in the Maroochydore watch house (pictured)
The 54-year-old has spent the last few days in the Maroochydore Police guardhouse since his arrest at the weekend.
Some of the alleged violent acts were captured on CCTV cameras at the woman’s property, including her alleged repeated verbal abuse – shouting obscenities and abuse before entering the house.
Slater, dressed in a green prison uniform, put his hands on his head when he learned that his bail offer had been rejected.
He then collapsed as Correctional Services staff led him back to the cells.
Slater, who led a flashy lifestyle of television appearances, luxury homes and fast cars, faced a very different environment while staying at the Maroochydore watch house.
“It’s like a dungeon… it’s a strange place,” said a police source. news corporation.
Slater reportedly had his photo taken before being placed in a holding cell, and depending on the time of day, the cell could be full of other people, the publication reported.
Slater would then have been processed at a loading counter where his property is inspected, he is asked health questions, and then he is searched and frisked.
Slater has been refused bail and is due back in court on May 31.
If the inmate’s clothing is not suitable, green prison clothing is provided by the guardhouse.
“Depending on what happens there, if they oppose bail, you will be there until court the next day, so you will spend the night in the cell,” the source said.
Around 9pm or 10pm, the lights dim, however “some type of light” will remain on, depending on the source, and staff will conduct cell checks every hour.
Slater is likely to be taken to a remand center within two weeks now that he has been refused bail.
Slater is due back in court on May 31.