A male police officer has been left with a serious facial injury after a man allegedly punched him while attempting to evade arrest last week.
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Ross James Grant, 41, of Malua Bay, was arrested and charged last week after what was described by his lawyer as a "violent struggle".
He faces charges of breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO), resisting arrest and escaping police custody, as well as two counts of assaulting police, and assaulting police causing actual bodily harm.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Mr Grant appeared in court on June 29, and reappeared at Batemans Bay Local Court for a bail application on Monday, July 5.
It was said in court that Mr Grant engaged in "offensive communication" via text messaging that involved name calling and swearing - allegedly breaching his AVO.
Two Batemans Bay police officers visited Mr Grant's Malua Bay home in regards to the allegation on Monday, June 28.
Police allege Mr Grant was spoken to and then fled at about 1pm, initiating a foot pursuit by the two officers.
Mr Grant's lawyer said the escape was a "spontaneous response" and "he is not a flight risk".
"He didn't want to be arrested," the defense lawyer said.
"They were on the ground, it was a violent struggle and allegedly he punched an officer in the face and was capsicum sprayed and tasered."
The prosecution said Mr Grant was currently on bail facing charges in the ACT. The defense lawyer said it would complicate proceedings if he was refused bail.
Magistrate Doug Dick noted that Mr Grant was currently on bail for "three very violent offences in the ACT".
He was due to appear before a Canberra court later this month.
The defense lawyer said it would create a "difficult administrative conundrum" if he were to stay on remand in NSW.
"It actually hinders what is required in ACT," the lawyer said.
"The original matter is unlikely to be dealt with for a long time."
His lawyer said there was a concern Mr Grant would spend more time in jail than any potential sentence he may receive, if he was convicted.
Magistrate Dick told Mr Grant he was refused bail and will remain in custody in NSW.
"You have not shown cause as to why your detention is not justified, and you will remain in custody," Magistrate Dick said.
"Matters can still proceed to a hearing with the accused on screen."
Magistrate Dick said the ACT registry would be notified that Mr Grant was in custody.
He will reappear via audio-visual link at Batemans Bay court on August 9.
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