A man accused of urinating on his ex-partner's couch and carpet and threatening to kill her has been granted bail despite the court hearing he had "the means to cause significant harm".
The alleged offender was released on conditional freedom after a court heard he intended to move interstate.
The 28-year-old did not enter pleas to making a threat to kill, aggravated common assault, damaging property, and contravening a family violence order in the ACT Magistrates Court.
On Tuesday, magistrate James Lawton said the bail conditions would "ameliorate" the risk of the man attacking his ex-partner again.
"If he breaches bail conditions he will likely spend a long time in custody," he said.
Prosecutor Madeleine Gallo read out a statement from the former partner, who said the man would often visit the home she shared with her children.
Ms Gallo said the man was reportedly "unable to stop drinking" and "becomes highly aggressive" when he drinks.
"The [alleged] victim told police she is scared when [the man] is present, and believed him when he threatened to kill her," she said.
"She believes he has the means to cause significant harm."
Police allege the man came to the ex-partner's home on Monday night, drunk and carrying two bottles of wine.
The court heard the woman repeatedly asked the man to leave, but he refused and threatened to kill her, saying "I'm going to get my mum to kill you".
The man then allegedly began urinating on her carpet, couch and clothing. When the woman asked him again to leave, he reportedly backhanded her across the face and started laughing.
He again allegedly started threatening to kill her.
Legal Aid lawyer Lesley Jayasuriya said the man had a criminal history in his state of origin, and police were aware him.
He also argued the man had an alcohol problem, and had been dealing with anxiety and depression since he was a child.
The man is set to appear again in court next month.
- Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; MensLine 1300 789 978; ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 6280 0900; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
