Father of one, Tyson Loghnane, appeared in Ballarat Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including intentionally causing injury, criminal damage and theft of a motor vehicle.

Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Pepe Brown told the court Loghnane had been walking through the Bridge Mall on October 23 when he saw another male and threw his flavoured milk carton at him.

The victim then threw his milk carton at the accused before a “tussle” broke out.

Leading Senior Constable Brown said Loghnane was allegedly seen taking something from his pants before stabbing the victim.

As a result of the stabbing, the victim received multiple puncture wounds to his chest and arms. The item used in the attack was not found.

The court also heard Loghnane was arrested and bailed on September 2 after stealing a car from a Mount Pleasant driveway. 

Leading Senior Constable Brown said Loghnane dumped the car in a nearby street after seeing police and was found shortly after hiding in a bush. 

During a police interview Loghnane had said he planned to steal the car to pay off a debt with his drug dealer.

Loghnane’s defence lawyer, David Taminika, said his client had been using ice at the time of offending. He said a combination of drugs, inappropriate peers and grief issues played a role in his behaviour. 

Mr Taminika said Loghnane carried a weapon for self defence after his brother had been stabbed, but conceded his client’s behaviour on October 23 was not in self defence.

Having already spent 40 days in custody, Mr Taminika said the effect of custody had been a significant deterrence for his client.

Assessed for a youth training centre and community corrections order, Loghnane will be sentenced on Wednesday.