# Criminal court proceedings in Tamworth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-court-proceedings-in-tamworth
> Updated: 2026-10-20T18:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various criminal matters have been addressed in the Tamworth Local and District courts involving charges of property damage, assault, and stalking.

In one instance, a 22-year-old woman received a 12-month community sentence for domestic violence-related property damage. The judge refused a police request for an adjournment, stating it was not in the interests of justice to delay the case further.

In separate proceedings, a 35-year-old man pleaded guilty to stalking, intimidation, and breaching an Apprehended Violence Order following an incident involving property damage and knives. Additionally, a 22-year-old defendant was denied a second bail bid after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and being armed with intent.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Tamworth court proceedings involve separate criminal cases

Tamworth courts addressed two distinct criminal cases: Robert John Slater pleaded guilty to intimidation and property damage, while Connor Hensler was denied bail following an assault conviction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamworth-court-proceedings-involve-separate-criminal-cases

### 2026-10-12: Tamworth judge sentences woman to 12-month community sentence

Emily Grace Hayne received a 12-month community sentence in Tamworth after admitting to domestic violence-related property damage. A judge refused a police request to adjourn the case.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamworth-judge-sentences-woman-to-12-month-community-sentence

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