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FIFO worker who allegedly set his partner’s car on fire before attempting to flee State granted bail

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A BHP fly-in, fly-out worker found himself in Kalgoorlie Courthouse on Monday after attempting to leave the State following allegedly setting fire to his ex-partner’s belongings inside her car.
Camera IconA BHP fly-in, fly-out worker found himself in Kalgoorlie Courthouse on Monday after attempting to leave the State following allegedly setting fire to his ex-partner’s belongings inside her car. Credit: Tom Zaunmayr/Kalgoorlie Miner

A BHP fly-in, fly-out worker found himself in Kalgoorlie Courthouse on Monday after attempting to leave the State following allegedly setting fire to his ex-partner’s belongings inside her car after their break-up.

Raymond Allan Frost, 40, appeared from custody with police opposing bail on one charge of criminal damage by fire which is alleged to have occurred on Saturday.

The court was told Mr Frost and his partner had been on holiday in Queensland when an argument between the pair caused them to break up.

Police allege Mr Frost returned home to Perth and removed his partner’s belongings from the granny flat they reside in and put them in her car before setting it alight.

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He is then accused of leaving the scene in his vehicle while the fire damaged the car port as the homeowner called emergency services.

The police prosecutor opposed bail and said the 40-year-old had already attempted to leave the State by travelling more than 800km to Norseman where he then handed himself in to police after being notified on the charge.

The court was told further charges were also expected for the damage done to the homeowner’s property.

Defence lawyer Lucy Howard said it was a serious offence, but bail should be granted so that Mr Frost could continue working in his FIFO role on a BHP mine site near Newman.

She said he could report every day to police, and would reside on site for two week and at a Perth hotel on his week off.

Magistrate Matthew Holgate said there was “no doubt” it was a serious alleged offence, but told the court he felt there were conditions that could protect the two complainants.

Mr Frost was granted bail and will need to check in with police each day and not leave the State.

He will also be prohibited from contacting or going near his ex-girlfriend or the homeowner.

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