Home And Away star Joel McIlroy charged with Surry Hills property damage
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These days, life can be filled with uncertainties, but unfortunately, this feeling is nothing new for Joel Neil McIlroy, an alumnus of Channel 7’s long-running TV series Home and Away, who first appeared on the show back in 1994.
On August 22, he failed to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on the charges of allegedly intentionally or recklessly damaging property in Sydney’s Surry Hills earlier this year.
Based on court documents, the incident happened at 1 pm on July 6, when McIlroy’s vehicle had allegedly deliberately or recklessly damaged the passenger window and frame belonging to Sydney-based Girts Transport Pty Ltd.
The actor was arrested by the police shortly after. This puts McIlroy at risk of a maximum sentence of up to five years if he is found guilty of the charges.
However, the actor is suffering from an even more worrying concern.
Seven years ago, the 50-year-old was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, an inherited neurological disorder causing intense problems with behaviour, emotion, thinking, and movement.
The court documents mentioned that McIlroy’s doctor had given him ten years to live following the diagnosis.
Last Tuesday, it was revealed in court that McIlroy’s lawyer had applied for the charges to be instead dealt with according to Section 14 of the Mental Health Act.
Under the Act, a magistrate can decide that a person with mental health or cognitive impairment can be released, most often on the proviso, while undertaking a treatment or support program. This means that McIlroy can avoid prison time.
McIlroy starred on the long-running Channel 7 TV show Home And Away as Flynn Saunders from 2003 to 2006 but first appeared on the show back in 1994.
His role as the husband of Sally Fletcher–Kate Ritchie’s character–earnt him a silver Logie nomination for Most Popular Actor in 2006.
However, in real life, he has had to bear the burden of Huntington's disease since his diagnosis.
As a result, he has endured physical and emotional deterioration for years, making it harder for him to participate in physical activities, causing social disruption, and causing problems with his cognitive and executive abilities.
Joel McIlroy must appear before the same court on September 27th, when the mental health application will be heard.
In 2020, the actor was charged with two counts of assaulting police after a violent live scuffle where he allegedly repeatedly punched a 29-year-old senior constable.
We at the SDC want to remind our members to take the necessary steps to ensure their health and safety–especially regarding road safety.
What do you think of this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
On August 22, he failed to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on the charges of allegedly intentionally or recklessly damaging property in Sydney’s Surry Hills earlier this year.
Based on court documents, the incident happened at 1 pm on July 6, when McIlroy’s vehicle had allegedly deliberately or recklessly damaged the passenger window and frame belonging to Sydney-based Girts Transport Pty Ltd.
The actor was arrested by the police shortly after. This puts McIlroy at risk of a maximum sentence of up to five years if he is found guilty of the charges.
McIlroy failed to appear in court on August 22 after a property damage charge. Credit: Enthusiastic messenger/Youtube
However, the actor is suffering from an even more worrying concern.
Seven years ago, the 50-year-old was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, an inherited neurological disorder causing intense problems with behaviour, emotion, thinking, and movement.
The court documents mentioned that McIlroy’s doctor had given him ten years to live following the diagnosis.
Last Tuesday, it was revealed in court that McIlroy’s lawyer had applied for the charges to be instead dealt with according to Section 14 of the Mental Health Act.
Under the Act, a magistrate can decide that a person with mental health or cognitive impairment can be released, most often on the proviso, while undertaking a treatment or support program. This means that McIlroy can avoid prison time.
McIlroy starred on the long-running Channel 7 TV show Home And Away as Flynn Saunders from 2003 to 2006 but first appeared on the show back in 1994.
His role as the husband of Sally Fletcher–Kate Ritchie’s character–earnt him a silver Logie nomination for Most Popular Actor in 2006.
McIlroy starred in the Channel 7 TV show Home and Away. Credit: Enthusiastic messenger/Youtube
However, in real life, he has had to bear the burden of Huntington's disease since his diagnosis.
As a result, he has endured physical and emotional deterioration for years, making it harder for him to participate in physical activities, causing social disruption, and causing problems with his cognitive and executive abilities.
Joel McIlroy must appear before the same court on September 27th, when the mental health application will be heard.
In 2020, the actor was charged with two counts of assaulting police after a violent live scuffle where he allegedly repeatedly punched a 29-year-old senior constable.
We at the SDC want to remind our members to take the necessary steps to ensure their health and safety–especially regarding road safety.
What do you think of this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
