Angus Templeman: Accused naked burglar will claim he was drunk when he allegedly broke into Stake Hill house

A man who was shot in the leg by a terrified grandfather after he allegedly broke into a Stake Hill house and then hid in a little girl’s room naked is planning to claim he was very drunk at the time, a court has been told. Angus Glen Templeman appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Monday via audio link, where he was granted strict bail despite police opposition over the “bizarre offending” that took place during the early hours of Sunday. The court was told that around 3am a woman living at the home in the suburb of Stake Hill with her husband woke to her dog barking and saw headlights at the end of her driveway before hearing a noise at her living room door. A police prosecutor told the court that the woman saw a man using his mobile phone as a torch to force open the door before ripping off the flyscreen and walking in. He said the alleged intruder then made his way through the house, stripped off his clothes, and entered the bedroom of the couple’s six-year-old granddaughter. The woman rushed over to wake her husband and told him what was going on. The court was told the grandfather made his way to the room where he found the man standing naked inside the girl’s walk-in robe and pointed a .22 rifle at him. The prosecutor said a struggle ensued between the pair before the grandfather fired a shot into the naked man’s upper thigh. The man was able to run off but was caught by police a few hours later at his home, which was close by, he added. In opposing bail, the prosecutor told the court inquiries into the incident were ongoing, adding the grandfather had told police the naked man was aroused when he saw him and that there was CCTV of him allegedly breaking in. Mr Templeman has been charged with aggravated home burglary and indecent dealing with a child under 13 years. The prosecutor also told the court not only was it a serious offence and a strong case, but there was concern for the alleged victims. “The occupants of the house have concern for their safety,” he said. “The victims fear for their grandkids if the accused is granted bail.” Mr Templeman’s lawyer, Paul Holmes, told the court his client had no prior record, had been a functioning member of society with a job and strong family support, and was willing to abide by strict conditions. He also indicated to the court that significant intoxication was going to be a “position” his client would be taking and that he does not plan on residing at the same address. Magistrate Donna Webb said she could understand why police opposed bail, saying it was “bizarre offending” and “extremely serious”. But she was prepared to grant it under very strict conditions, which included banning the 27-year-old from consuming alcohol, placing him on a 7pm-4.30am curfew, banning him from being within 3km of the Stake Hill house as well as 300m of the couple and the little girl. She granted bail on a $15,000 personal undertaking and $10,000 surety. Mr Templeman is expected back in court in late March.