Concerning alleged find after man, 38, accusingly stalked radio host Jackie O Henderson in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
David Gourley was arrested in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs in early July after he allegedly stalked the radio star and would send her hundreds of Instagram messages.
Police launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from Ms Henderson on July 3.
The next day the 38-year-old was arrested while sitting on a bench outside her home.
Police allege the 10-15cm bolt inside a sock was found when they searched Mr Gourley's satchel.
David Gourley was arrested in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs in early July after allegedly stalking Jackie O Henderson. Picture: Facebook/Supplied
Police launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from Jackie O Henderson on July 3. Picture: Instagram
Waverley Local Court heard on Monday, the police feared the bolt inside a sock could have been used against Ms Henderson.
The alleged stalker appeared via video link from prison, where he has been held on remand since his arrest.
The court was told Mr Gourley sent 'hundreds if not thousands' of messages from January up until his arrest to the radio star.
The 38-year-old is facing four counts of stalk/intimidate and one count each of using a carriage service to menace/harass, armed with intention to commit indictable offence and use offensive weapon to commit indictable offence.
He entered not guilty pleas to all charges on Monday's hearing.
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson (right) host their morning show on KIIS FM. Picture: Instagram
Mr Gourley's solicitor Trudie Cameron told the court some of the messages were sexual in nature and 'troubling'.
However, she added the messages were not aggressive in tone.
Ms Cameron proposed bail conditions for him to be under house arrest so he can live with his partner.
Magistrate Michael Barko said the messages would have been a 'great concern' for Ms Henderson, the court heard.
Mr Barko described the allegations as 'disturbing', aligning with someone suffering serious untreated mental health condition.
At the time of Mr Gourlay's arrest, he was taken to a mental health facility before being charged by police.
The court heard he had been unmedicated at the time from his diagnosed schizophrenia.
Mr Barko refused Mr Gourley bail due to not having a proposed mental health treatment plan or regime to address his mental health condition.
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