Domestic violence charges against cricket legend Michael Slater have been dismissed on mental health grounds. 7NEWS
Slater was discharged at Waverley Local Court into the care of a doctor with a 12-month treatment plan in place on Wednesday, after being arrested in October last year.In December he was ordered to check into the mental health ward of Northern Beaches Hospital as a condition of release on bail.
He was also ordered not to consume drugs or alcohol unless prescribed by a doctor and banned from using a mobile phone. The court heard he rang his ex-partner 18 times and sent 66 text messages in less than three hours following his arrest, breaching a restraining order. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491.