Sydney doctor John Balafas charged with assaulting woman

·

Dr John Balafas from the Sydney suburb of Bondi has been charged after allegedly attacking a woman at Dover Heights, The Daily Telegraph has reported.

The 49-year-old doctor was previously convicted of assault and intimidation last month, after court documents alleged he threatened a female with an axe, punched her and smashed a glass on her legs.

At the time, Dr Balafas was sentenced to an 18-month community correction order.

John Balafas.

The latest alleged assault at Dover Heights between Sunday, June 25 and Monday, June 26, again drew the attention of police.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Dr Balafas has been charged with domestic violence related assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalk or intimidate, and contravene prohibition or restriction in an apprehended domestic violence order. No pleas have been entered.

Dr Balafas was granted bail on Tuesday at Waverley Local Court by Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge. The new charges were adjourned to be mentioned at Downing Centre Local Court on July 5.

Source: The Daily Telegraph.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Victims remembered as nation unites in grief after Bondi Beach massacre

Australia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday.

Ecumenical Patriarch conveys condolences and calls for peace after Bondi terror attack

Ecumenical Patriarch has expressed solidarity, prayers for peace, and support for all those affected by the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack.

Greek Christmas spirit lights up Canterbury at Cyprus Community’s Carols and Night Market

Up to 1,500 people came together for a joyful Greek summer Christmas at the Cyprus Community of NSW’s Greek Christmas Carols & Night Market.

Archbishop Makarios of Australia condemns Bondi Beach terror attack

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia has condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Greek court rules against journalist in defamation case involving Archbishop Makarios

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia announced the Tripartite Court of Appeal of Thrace (civil procedure) issued its judgment.

You May Also Like

Greece reportedly not ready for the ‘brain gain’, study shows

Greece ranks among the worst-performing countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in the employment of higher education graduates aged 25-64 (74%).

Petros Kaminiotis’ exhibition ‘Modern Athens in the Backdrop of Antiquity’ opens

Photographer Petros Kaminiotis presented his exhibition, Modern Athens in the Backdrop of Antiquity, at Luna Studio Gallery in Newtown.

St Nectarios Burwood spreads Christmas cheer to refugee families

The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District Saint Nectarios, prepared 120 Christmas hampers for refugee families.