Marc Pascel Basset-Torrisheba “too drunk to give police interview” after assault rampage

A man who went on a violent rampage was so drunk he was unable to give police an interview after his arrest, a court has been told. Marc Pascel Basset-Torrisheba appeared in Rockingham Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with one count of common assault and one count of criminal damage or destruction of property. Prosecutor Sergeant Scott Andrews told the court Basset-Torrisheba was at a residence in Wellard with the victim, who he was in a domestic relationship with, about 10.40pm on September 10. The court heard Basset-Torrisheba was drunk and agitated and followed the victim when she went out the front of the property. The victim locked herself inside her car before Basset-Torrisheba used his fists and a bottle to damage the side of the vehicle. The court heard when the victim got out of her car, Basset-Torrisheba struck her in the face with an open palm before using his fists to smash the front windscreen of the vehicle. Basset-Torrisheba was arrested shortly after and the prosecution said he was “too drunk” to be interviewed by police. Magistrate Sarah Oliver asked Basset-Torrisheba if he had an issue with alcohol and anger management. “Seems like that,” he said. “I have a small business, your Honour, which is quite stressful. “I have stopped drinking though and would like to start therapy to address my issues. I know I’m a better person when I don’t drink.” Ms Oliver sentenced Basset-Torrisheba to a six-month community-based order with program requirements. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)