A former AFL participant accused of being concerned in a violent automobile chase has been recommended for doing “everything right” whereas in rehab on bail.
Ex-Richmond participant Daniel Connors was arrested days after an alleged high-speed chase by means of the interior suburbs of Melbourne on December 24 throughout which pictures have been fired from a stolen automobile.
Police will allege Mr Connors was current within the rear of a Rav4 because it pursued a silver Volkswagen from Footscray, by means of Moonee Ponds and Essendon, earlier than crashing in Pascoe Vale about 7.30am.
Four occupants of the car allegedly fled the scene on foot earlier than police arrived.
Earlier the identical day, the 34-year-old is alleged to have attended an residence the place he lifted up his shirt, revealing a firearm tucked into his trousers shortly earlier than 2am.
At an earlier look, prosecutor Michael Roper described Mr Connors’ function within the alleged offending as “not just there for the ride”.
“He’s part of a common purpose,” he stated.
But his legal professionals have beforehand countered, saying the case is “bereft” of proof towards him.
Mr Connors faces seven expenses, together with theft of a motorcar, firearm offences and committing an indictable offence on bail.
He was granted bail within the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 18 to attend a residential rehabilitation facility, after his dad and mom agreed to stump up a $50,000 surety.
He returned to court docket on Friday afternoon through a videolink from Arrow Health’s rehab facility in Woodend, sporting a shaved head and white gown shirt.
The court docket heard he’d virtually completed his stint on the facility, which was as a result of finish on April 19.
His lawyer, Jordana Fayman, requested the court docket to alter his bail situations to permit him to reside together with his accomplice in Port Melbourne and to go to his dad and mom in NSW.
Magistrate Belinda Franjic stated she’d obtained a report from Arrow Health, outlining how he’d efficiently accomplished the situations of his rehab.
“I’ve read the report; Mr Connors is to be commended on his engagement with the program,” she stated.
“He’s clearly done everything right and hopefully this is the start of his rehab journey.”
She modified his bail, to permit him to maneuver again in together with his accomplice and journey interstate to go to his dad and mom, from April 19.
Despite enjoying simply 29 video games on the highest degree, Mr Connors was thought-about a gifted participant when he was drafted in 2006, earlier than off-field antics led the membership to sack him in 2012.
He will return to court docket on May 19.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
