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A Gladstone man took matters into his own hands when he abused his sonâs ex-girlfriend over two dogs.
Shay Halligan, 48, pleaded guilty to public nuisance, trespass and wilful damage in Gladstone Magistrates Court on December 14.
The court was told the victim had dropped two dogs off at Halliganâs house where her recent ex-partner was residing.
She told police sheâd left the dogs in the front yard unrestrained.
She said when she returned home Halligan was carrying a cricket bat and approached her car yelling.
He called her âa stupid pigâ and told her âyou shouldnât sleep tonightâ.