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7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
Lauren Dunn: Alleged DV victim of former Fremantle Docker Ryan Crowley thankful for police, positive messages
The former reality TV star who has accused ex-Fremantle Docker Ryan Crowley of serious domestic violence offences, has broken her silence for the first time since details of the horrific allegations surfaced. Lauren Dunn, who is an ambassador for Polished Man — a movement that aims to end violence against women and children in Australia — said she had been overwhelmed by the messages she had received over the past two days. Mr Crowley faced Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of unleashing a torrent of abuse on Ms Dunn, a former Married At First Sight contestant, which included beating then choking her until she fell unconscious at a house in Claremont on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 41-year-old denies the charges with a duty lawyer telling the hearing his client disputed the severity of the allegations put before the court and the physical contact that was alleged. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Ms Dunn vowed to continue to advocate for changes to the way domestic violence was reported in the media in Australia and praised WA Police for how they dealt with her claims. 'This has ignited a fire in my belly to continue to use my voice as an advocate for others and to work to change the way Australian media reports on DV in Australia,' Ms Dunn wrote in statement posted to her Instagram account. 'I can say that WA Police have been nothing short of amazing. 'I felt empowered and strong and supported. I hope that (others) out there can read this, and it will give them confidence to go to police. I am doing well, I am OK and it's business as usual.' During Mr Crowley's bail application hearing, the court was told the pair had been in an on-and-off relationship for five years, between 2018 and 2023, that had been marred with allegations of domestic violence. It was revealed in court there were six prior incidents involving the pair between 2019 and 2020 where police had been called out regarding allegations of arguments and controlling behaviours including one claim that Mr Crowley was the alleged victim, however no charges were laid. Mr Crowley has been charged with a string of offences including aggravated assault causing bodily harm and is set to appear in court again in July.
West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Lauren Dunn: Alleged DV victim of former Fremantle Docker Ryan Crowley thankful for police, positive messages
The reality TV star who has accused former Fremantle Dockers player Ryan Crowley of serious domestic violence offences says she has been flooded with support since the alleged incident. Lauren Dunn posted on social media that she had been overwhelmed by the messages she'd received over the past two days. And she vowed to continue to use her voice to advocate for others and change the way domestic violence is reported in the media in Australia. The former Married at First Sight contestant — who is an ambassador for Polished Man, a movement that aims to end violence against women and children in Australia — also criticised how sporting personalities accused of assaulting their partners were 'praised' in reports despite the claims levelled against them. 'This incident has ignited a fire in my belly to continue to use my voice as an advocate for others and to work to change the way Australian media reports on DV in Australia, often praising and listing the accolades of the perpetrator,' Dunn posted. 'Something I have seen done repeatedly over the last two days. In the past when I have called police I have felt like the perpetrator and treated as if I have done something wrong, leading me to never follow through with charges. 'Many years later, finding myself in the same position I knew I had to do the right thing and walk the talk I so often preach. I can say that WA Police have been nothing short of amazing. 'I am doing well, I am OK and its business as usual.' Crowley faced Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of unleashing a torrent of abuse on Dunn which included beating then choking her until she fell unconscious at a house in Claremont on Tuesday and Wednesday. During his bail application hearing, the court was also told the pair had been in an on-and-off relationship for five years, between 2018 and 2023, marred by allegations of domestic violence. It was revealed in court there were six prior incidents involving the pair between 2019 and 2020 where police had been called out regarding allegations of arguments and controlling behaviours including one claim that Crowley was the alleged victim. No charges were laid. Crowley denies the charges with a duty lawyer telling the court on Thursday he disputed the severity of the allegations put before the court and the allegations of assault. He was charged with offences including aggravated assault causing bodily harm and will be back in court in July. Crowley was granted bail but was unable to raise the $20,000 personal bail and $20,000 surety and spent Thursday night behind bars.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Reality star touched by messages since alleged DV incidents
The reality TV star who has accused former Fremantle Dockers player Ryan Crowley of serious domestic violence offences says she has been flooded with support since the alleged incident. Lauren Dunn posted on social media that she had been overwhelmed by the messages she'd received over the past two days. And she vowed to continue to use her voice to advocate for others and change the way domestic violence is reported in the media in Australia. The former Married at First Sight contestant — who is an ambassador for Polished Man, a movement that aims to end violence against women and children in Australia — also criticised how sporting personalities accused of assaulting their partners were 'praised' in reports despite the claims levelled against them. 'This incident has ignited a fire in my belly to continue to use my voice as an advocate for others and to work to change the way Australian media reports on DV in Australia, often praising and listing the accolades of the perpetrator,' Dunn posted. 'Something I have seen done repeatedly over the last two days. In the past when I have called police I have felt like the perpetrator and treated as if I have done something wrong, leading me to never follow through with charges. 'Many years later, finding myself in the same position I knew I had to do the right thing and walk the talk I so often preach. I can say that WA Police have been nothing short of amazing. Lauren Dunn. Credit: Jackson Flindell / Jackson Flindell 'I am doing well, I am OK and its business as usual.' Crowley faced Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of unleashing a torrent of abuse on Dunn which included beating then choking her until she fell unconscious at a house in Claremont on Tuesday and Wednesday. During his bail application hearing, the court was also told the pair had been in an on-and-off relationship for five years, between 2018 and 2023, marred by allegations of domestic violence. It was revealed in court there were six prior incidents involving the pair between 2019 and 2020 where police had been called out regarding allegations of arguments and controlling behaviours including one claim that Crowley was the alleged victim. No charges were laid. Crowley denies the charges with a duty lawyer telling the court on Thursday he disputed the severity of the allegations put before the court and the allegations of assault. He was charged with offences including aggravated assault causing bodily harm and will be back in court in July. Crowley was granted bail but was unable to raise the $20,000 personal bail and $20,000 surety and spent Thursday night behind bars.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Major update after wanted Maccas robber ‘taunted' WA cops
A wanted man who allegedly fled to New Zealand before telling police 'catch me if you can' has been extradited to Australia accused of a violent robbery while armed with a meat cleaver almost nine years ago. Detectives successfully extradited Leroy Tawanda Tsuro, 26, back to WA from Auckland on Thursday night after an ongoing game of cat and mouse sparked when two McDonald's workers were allegedly threatened at a takeaway store on September 5, 2016. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Wanted man extradited to WA almost nine years after alleged armed robbery. The accused was allegedly armed with a large meat cleaver when he stormed the eatery on Walter Rd East in Morley, in Perth's northern suburbs, just before midnight and demanded money. 'During the armed robbery, the staff received lacerations allegedly from the meat cleaver, which required medical treatment,' WA Police said on Friday. After the workers handed over a sum of cash, Tsuro allegedly took off in a Honda CRV. Another man was charged over the incident at the time. 'One of the men grabbed the female staff member ... and held the meat cleaver to her throat while banging on the till to get her to open it,' Detective Constable Ian Slivkoff alleged, reported The West Australian at the time. 'Both workers were injured ... (the injuries) were only minor but it was a traumatic experience for both of them. 'It was quite brazen and violent.' Leroy Tawanda Tsuro has been extradited to WA from New Zealand. Credit: WA Police Detectives spoke to Tsuro, then 18-years-old, but he boarded a flight to New Zealand a day later, police say. He continued to taunt investigating detectives, phoning them from New Zealand, saying, ''catch me if you can', WA Police allege. Radio New Zealand reported in April that Tsuro had fought extradition, pointing to his age — he had only just turned 18 — and time since the alleged offending occurred. Now in WA, Tsuro fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Friday charged with armed robbery. He was denied bail, with the magistrate saying he was a flight risk. The a2 Milk Company product pulled from WA shelves over listeria contamination fears Kingtow boss moons 7NEWS camera crew as he's quizzed about costly fees
7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Police search for Hyundai i30 in Perth after car stolen from Redcliffe hotel with toddler inside
A major search is underway after a car with a toddler inside was stolen from a hotel. The dark blue Hyundai i30 hatchback was taken from Redcliffe, in Perth 's east, at about 2pm on Friday. It has the registration plate 1GWQ301. It was last seen in Bayswater near Guildford Rd. 'WA Police Force officers are urgently seeking the public's assistance for information to locate a stolen vehicle,' WA Police said. 'A two-year-old child was in the vehicle at the time it was stolen.' Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444.
