A Southern Highlands concreter accused of headbutting a colleague on a job site in Wollongong is wanted by police in two other states, a court has heard.
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Daniel Fuller, 30, is currently behind bars in NSW charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm stemming from the April 1 incident, which occurred on a worksite on the corner of Railway Parade and Crown Street.
It is alleged he headbutted a fellow worker and punched him in the cheek, leaving the man with cuts to his lip, a bloody nose and bruising to the left side of his face.
The victim told police Fuller was "puffed up like a gorilla" when he confronted him just before 8am, saying "have you got something to say to me?"
It is alleged Fuller then headbutted the victim without warning, prompting the man to stumble backwards and say "what the f--k?".
He reported the incident to another colleague and his boss, who phoned police.
When questioned by arresting officers, Fuller claimed he'd only reacted after the victim threatened to stab him.
Fuller lodged a second bid for bail in Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday, after an earlier application was refused.
However, police opposed Fuller's release from custody, citing his lengthy criminal record that included matters of violence.
Of note, they said, he was currently listed as wanted in two states - Queensland and the Northern Territory - for assault and drink-driving matters, respectively, and had previously served jail time for robbery.
The Queensland warrant was issued almost a year ago and Fuller had made no attempts to hand himself in since moving to NSW, police said.
In arguing for bail, Fuller's lawyer, Ashraf Jawas, said his client had a truck driving job waiting for him in the Southern Highlands if he was released, would report to police daily, abide by a curfew and could live with a friend at Moss Vale.
Fuller's mother could also lodge a $3,000 cash surety to ensure he turned up to court, Mr Jawas said.
However, Magistrate Michael Stoddart refused to release Fuller on account of his criminal history and poor track record for obeying court orders.
"There's three matters where he's failed to attend court, plus a number of breaches of court orders," he said, referencing Fuller's Queensland record.
"I have no confidence he will attend court if released on bail."