Local man travels 140km for essentials after one wrongful ban: 'How can this be right?'
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Shopping for essentials should be an easy task for anyone in the community.
Travelling far for needed goods should not be an experience for seniors with limited transport capabilities.
However, in a bewildering twist of fate, one father found himself in a predicament that seems to defy logic.
After getting assaulted outside his local supermarket, 54-year-old horse rescuer David Maynard faces a year-long ban from the establishment.
The ban left him with no choice but to go on a 140 km journey to procure everyday essentials like milk.
The ban stemmed from an alleged altercation last 30 March involving Darryl Anthony Taylor, accused of theft, and another man, charged with assault.
On the day of the attack, Mr Maynard travelled to Tara for brunch when he claimed the two men stole his gold chain and Akubra hat.
Following the incident, Mr Maynard was taken to Tara Hospital with a broken rib and heart complications.
The men were charged in connection with the attack.
Yet, despite his injuries and the charges laid against his alleged assailants, he received a 'prohibition letter' from the supermarket, effectively barring him from the premises.
Confounded by the prohibition order, Mr Maynard questions the fairness of the situation, 'How can this be right?'
The unexpected ban from the only supermarket near his area forced him to travel to Chinchilla or even further to Dalby.
'I feel embarrassed to ask people to do my full shopping, so I've been relying on friends to grab milk, fish pieces, Weetbix, bread,' Mr Maynard expressed as he shared the inconvenience caused by his situation.
FoodWorks Tara declined to comment on the matter.
The chain's owners, Australian United Retailers, have yet to release a statement.
The charges against Dunlap and Taylor are set to be mentioned in Dalby Magistrates Court on 30 July.
Meanwhile, Mr Maynard, who runs a voluntary operation rescuing abandoned or retired horses, continues to be a pillar to the Tara community.
As a man who has dedicated his life to community service, his current situation became an irony among locals.
Mr Maynard's case raised questions about the treatment of victims after a crime and the broader implications for community access to essential services, especially in rural areas.
What do you think of Mr Maynard's situation? How do you think communities can better support individuals in similar circumstances? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
Travelling far for needed goods should not be an experience for seniors with limited transport capabilities.
However, in a bewildering twist of fate, one father found himself in a predicament that seems to defy logic.
After getting assaulted outside his local supermarket, 54-year-old horse rescuer David Maynard faces a year-long ban from the establishment.
The ban left him with no choice but to go on a 140 km journey to procure everyday essentials like milk.
The ban stemmed from an alleged altercation last 30 March involving Darryl Anthony Taylor, accused of theft, and another man, charged with assault.
On the day of the attack, Mr Maynard travelled to Tara for brunch when he claimed the two men stole his gold chain and Akubra hat.
David Maynard, a dad of 10, now has to travel long distance after an unjust ban. Image Credit: Pexels/Kampus Production
Following the incident, Mr Maynard was taken to Tara Hospital with a broken rib and heart complications.
The men were charged in connection with the attack.
Yet, despite his injuries and the charges laid against his alleged assailants, he received a 'prohibition letter' from the supermarket, effectively barring him from the premises.
Confounded by the prohibition order, Mr Maynard questions the fairness of the situation, 'How can this be right?'
The unexpected ban from the only supermarket near his area forced him to travel to Chinchilla or even further to Dalby.
'I feel embarrassed to ask people to do my full shopping, so I've been relying on friends to grab milk, fish pieces, Weetbix, bread,' Mr Maynard expressed as he shared the inconvenience caused by his situation.
FoodWorks Tara declined to comment on the matter.
The chain's owners, Australian United Retailers, have yet to release a statement.
The charges against Dunlap and Taylor are set to be mentioned in Dalby Magistrates Court on 30 July.
Meanwhile, Mr Maynard, who runs a voluntary operation rescuing abandoned or retired horses, continues to be a pillar to the Tara community.
As a man who has dedicated his life to community service, his current situation became an irony among locals.
Mr Maynard's case raised questions about the treatment of victims after a crime and the broader implications for community access to essential services, especially in rural areas.
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