Mitchell Grant Newham, 28, was arrested after he allegedly intimidated a woman in a Boundary Road unit on Wednesday.

Held in custody, he appeared handcuffed in the dock before Dubbo Local Court Magistrate Andrew Eckhold on Thursday.

No pleas were entered to charges of aggravated break and enter (commit serious indictable offence), enter building with intent to commit indictable offence and two counts of stalk/intimidate (intend fear of physical/mental harm).

Police allege the offences occurred on March 31, April 27 and May 16.

A duty solicitor who held a conference with Newham in the court cells said his client had not fully understood the seriousness of the situation.

“In his mind it was a tumultuous separation,’’ the solicitor said.

“He now clearly understands he can no longer have anything to do with the woman until court matters are settled.

“He will be engaging a private solicitor and is expected to defend the charges.’’

During an application for bail the court heard Newham had strong ties to the Dubbo community.

He was prepared to offer $10,000 bail surety. Another person was prepared to offer $1000.

Magistrate Eckhold said he was on the cusp of refusing bail.

“It is not a question of whether he (Newham) will appear in court,’’ Mr Eckhold said.

“It is more about protection for the (alleged) victim.

“The prosecution case is overwhelming at this stage. If found guilty he is likely to serve a jail sentence.’’

Newham was granted bail with strict conditions.

He cannot approach the alleged victim or witnesses and must report to Dubbo police daily.

He is required to be of good behaviour and comply with the restrictions of an apprehended violence order.

Newham cannot consume alcohol or drugs not prescribed by a doctor during the bail period.

All charges were adjourned to July 11.

Newham agreed to interim apprehended violence orders without admission of guilt.