Joshua Nicholas Fraser’s bail application was refused at the Ballarat Magistrates Court on Friday, with the magistrate describing his alleged offending as appalling.

Police informant Senior Constable Samuel Young said a family violence safety notice was in place when Fraser had an altercation with his mother in Sebastopol on July 12 between 3pm and 5pm.

He said Fraser, a father of four, demanded his mother drive him to Melton to pick up some “buds” before telling her she was f***ing dead.

Police allege Fraser then smashed plates, a door and spat in his mother’s face.

Earlier in the year in March, Fraser allegedly assaulted his then-partner by pinning her against a bench, slapping her face and hitting her across the head.

Senior Constable Young said in another incident the accused grabbing the same victim by the throat and punched her, causing a black eye.

Police opposed Fraser’s application for bail but defence barrister James Portelli said his client had family support, was suitable for the Court Integrated Services Program and was motivated to change.

Fraser’s mother gave evidence her son could live with her. But magistrate Gregory Robinson considered Fraser a risk to his female family members.

 He said Fraser grabbing his partner by her throat was like a cat grabbing a mouse.

“It’s a very serious warning sign of family violence,” Mr Robinson said.

“Taking into account offending while on bail and breaching a safety notice order. Given his numerous appearances at court for family violence offending, I am in no doubt he poses an unacceptable risk to female members of his family.

“Intervention orders is not sufficient in offering that protection. The only way to offer them the protection they deserve is to refuse bail.”

Fraser, who is charged with numerous offences including criminal damage and unlawful assault, was remanded in custody.