Speargun trial closed

A MELBOURNE man accused of deliberately shooting his partner in the face with a speargun has returned to court while his alleged victim gives evidence.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly told his partner before shooting her with a spear: “Babe, you’re going to lose an eye but I’ll buy you a new one.”

His County Court of Victoria trial was closed to the public yesterday while the alleged victim gave her evidence via video link. The trial will likely reopen to the public on Monday.