A Redan man accused of brawling with a security officer on Thursday night has appeared in the dock of the Ballarat Magistrates' Court with a black eye.
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Clint McLean, 37, allegedly became involved in a wrestle with a Zagame's security officer about 9.20pm on Thursday after he was asked to leave the Main Road venue because he was banned from attending.
McLean allegedly smashed his glass of beer on the floor and attempted to hit the 42-year-old security officer but he missed.
The security officer tried to take McLean outside but a wrestle started on the floor. Police allege McLean lunged forward and headbutted the victim on the nose, which caused bleeding and bruising.
The victim received a large scratch on his neck. McLean and his friend then left the venue and went to a nearby bus stop where he was arrested.
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When asked if he headbutted the victim's nose, McLean allegedly told police, "yes, I did it deliberately, I was trying to break it. I hope I broke it. I then took him to the ground like in UFC".
The court was told McLean was sentenced to a community corrections order on July 3.
McLean applied to be released on bail on Friday but police opposed his application, saying he was on bail for charges of intentionally and recklessly causing injury.
It was alleged McLean was at risk of harming the community and committing further offences.
Representing himself, McLean said he was suffering from bipolar type one disorder every time he offended, but he was well and taking his medication.
He said if he was held in custody, he would not have access to his medicinal cannabis and he would become violent within 24 hours.
McLean said he had known the victim for 10 years and believed he had a vendetta against him. He said he had a voice recording of the incident and it contradicted the police summary.
When magistrate Bob Kumar asked if he had anything more to say, McLean said there was no pillow in the police cell and he was not allowed to smoke and he loved his cigarettes.
The magistrate refused bail because of McLean's alleged unacceptable risk. He was remanded in custody until Monday.
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