A woman who allegedly kicked a police officer in the stomach and threw a chair off a balcony towards another officer has apologised to a courtroom for her aggressive actions.
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Cyvina Mcgennisken, 40, has been in custody since her arrest on Thursday and faced the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday to make an application for bail.
A police informant told the court neighbours were called to a property where Mcgennisken was allegedly yelling, screaming and throwing items, appearing intoxicated.
He said she continued to yell and scream at a witness and police when they arrived.
The court heard Mcgennisken allegedly threw a patio chair over a balcony at a police member and the witness.
I am not satisfied the risks are acceptable at this point in time without those supports in place.
- Magistrate Letizia Torres
The informant said a police member attempted to arrest Mcgennisken but she allegedly kicked an officer several times to the stomach and the chest and continued to kick at police after she was handcuffed.
One of the police officers suffered minor injuries, including muscle strain and tenderness.
The court heard Mcgennisken has a prior criminal history and has failed to answer bail multiple times in the past.
"Police fear she will fail to answer bail again if she is released," the informant said.
Representing herself during the bail application, Mcgennisken said she was grieving a friend's death, had taken a lot of prescription medication and did not remember the night.
"I have never been aggressive towards police or anyone before. I really am sorry for what I did," she said.
Mcgennisken said she could live with her son on bail and would seek drug and alcohol treatment.
"I am really trying to get my life sorted out," she said.
Magistrate Letizia Torres said she did not want to release Mcgennisken on bail without structured support in the community.
Mcgennisken will be assessed for the Court Integrated Services Program and will return to court on Thursday when a decision on her bail application will be made.
"I will have you assessed to see if CISP can assist you with accommodation, drug and alcohol and family violence support so I can be satisfied you will be well and will turn up to court next time," Ms Torres said.
"I am not satisfied the risks are acceptable at this point in time without those supports in place."
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Rochelle Kirkham
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
