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ARTICLE · 27 DECEMBER 2021

Ex-AFL star facing 88 domestic violence charges

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Police laid domestic violence charges after his partner alleged that she had been subjected to a campaign of offences

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A former AFL star has been refused bail and faces 88 domestic violence charges against his police officer girlfriend.

Andrew Lovett, who was a player for Essendon between 2005-2009, is accused of punching, spitting and threatening his partner over the course of 22 months.

Court documents show the offences include assault, recklessly causing injury and stalking.

His case is next listed in January 2022.

Domestic Violence Charges Laid

Police laid domestic violence charges against Andrew Lovett after his 36-year-old partner alleged that she had been subjected to a campaign of offences since February 2020.

The court heard that Lovett allegedly assaulted her on the day of this arrest, which led to her calling police.

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