Questions over why police did not oppose alleged killer’s bail before Molly Ticehurst’s death

Concerns raised in NSW parliament about why prosecutor did not oppose bail for domestic violence charges against former partner including rape and stalking

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Concerns have been raised in New South Wales parliament about why the police did not oppose Daniel Billings’ bail application at a court hearing two weeks before he allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend.

Billings, 29, was granted bail after being charged with domestic violence offences against his former partner Molly Ticehurst, including three counts of raping and four counts of stalking and intimidating her.

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