A Derby man alleged to have intimidated and assaulted the general manager of the Dorset Council pleaded not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Stuart Edward Rainbow, 59, pleaded not guilty to assaulting and intimidating Tim Watson through defence counsel Bill Griffiths.
Mr Griffiths asked Magistrate Sharon Cure to postpone an application by Mr Watson for a restraint order until after the criminal charges are decided.
READ MORE: Survey says George Town residents want help
The application for the restraint order was originally set down for hearing on November 29.
However, Mr Griffiths submitted that Mr Rainbow's bail conditions satisfied anything sought by Mr Watson.
Ms Cure agreed that criminal matters should always go first and adjourned the hearing and application for restraint order to February 14, 2023.
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content:
- Bookmark www.examiner.com.au
- Make sure you are signed up for our breaking and regular headlines newsletters
- Follow us on Twitter: @examineronline
- Follow us on Instagram: @examineronline
- Follow us on Google News: The Examiner