The accused remained in custody when the matter went before the Armidale Local Court on Wednesday, with one count of assault occasioning in bodily harm and take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage cause actual bodily harm.

In summing up the charges, Magistrate Karen Stafford said the man detained his ex-partner on August 28 in to “force her to recommence the relationship.”

“She received bodily harm while she was detained,” Magistrate Stafford said.

He waived his right for a committal hearing for the take/detain charge, and will stand trial. 

The victim applied for an apprehended violence order to be served against the man, which was put in place for a period of two years.

Magistrate Stafford emphasised to the man that he was not to make attempts to contact the alleged victim. 

“You cannot send a message from jail to here by someone else or by a Facebook post or other social media,” she said.

“You can receive up to two years jail for breaching the order.”

A trial date will be set following a liaison with the district police prosecutor on December 17. 

The man did not apply for bail and will remain in custody while the matter unfolds.