By Ethan Benedicto, Cam Lucadou-Wells
A former Clyde North woman reportedly accused of arson and property damage against her housemates and landlord is facing additional charges at the Victorian County Court.
Tsai-Wei Hung appeared by video link with an interpreter during a committal hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 11 February.
She pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage, including to a victim’s 2016 Infiniti Q50, one count of burglary as well as a summary charge of driving in a manner which was dangerous to the public, at Clyde North on 10 March 2024.
These property damages also extend to the garage roller door, brickwork to the residential premises, a 2011 Honda Jazz and a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan.
Charge seven, the count of burglary detailed that Hung entered the premises as a trespasser with intent to cause damage.
Last month, Hung had reportedly pleaded guilty to charges including arson and property damage.
The five further charges were part of an alleged “course of conduct with the same victims“, the court heard.
There was no application for bail.
The court noted Hung’s custody management issues – a risk of self-harm, and her vulnerability in custody due to her age and/or appearance.
It was also her first time in custody. She had limited English and was diagnosed with depression, the court heard.
Hung was remanded in custody to appear at a plea hearing at the County Court on 19 May.
