An assault allegation against former Channel Seven star Andrew O’Keefe has been mentioned in court for the first time.
Mr O’Keefe, 49, the former host of Weekend Sunrise and The Chase Australia, is accused of assaulting his partner Orly Lavee at a Randwick apartment between 11pm and 11.30pm on January 30.
Andrew O’Keefe’s lawyer Claudette Chua addresses the media about his common assault charge outside Waverley Court on Thursday.Credit:Janie Barrett
In a statement, police said they attended the apartment at about 1am on January 31 following reports a 41-year-old woman had been assaulted.
Mr O’Keefe was arrested about 3.30am and taken to Maroubra police station, where he was charged with common assault and granted bail.
