Colin Tighe was wanted on outstanding warrants when he was spotted by police in the back of a car in Petra Ave, Tamworth on Sunday afternoon.

Officers stopped the car about 5.15pm but they allege Tighe resisted officers who tried to arrest him and pulled out a syringe while still in the car.

Police said an officer sustained an injury to his arm when he smashed a car window to try to arrest Tighe.

He was eventually apprehended after the brief stand-off and was charged with a string of offences.

Despite being wanted by police for some time, Tighe lodged a fresh bid for release in Tamworth Local Court yesterday morning.

Prosecutors argued, if released, Tighe posed an unacceptable risk to the safety of victims, the community and any witnesses, and there was the potential for flight and the commission of further offences, if bail was granted.

Sergeant Matthew Price said Tighe had been wanted for some time.

“Serious threats of violence in a domestic violence context,” he told the court. “Serious threats of harm ... also a blood-filled syringe.”

Tighe pleaded not guilty to resisting police and using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention following Sunday’s alleged incident. The case has now been referred to the Department of Public Prosecutions for consideration.

He also pleaded guilty to a string of fraud-related offences and failing to appear, but will fight one count of larceny.

Tighe’s solicitor Matt Kwan argued his client could reside in Tamworth with family, more than five hours away from the victim, and said strict reporting conditions could mitigate any risk of more offences. He further added his client was working while he was wanted by police and could post cash as surety.

“The Crown case is not strong,” he said.

Magistrate Michael Holmes said the risks were conceded from the outset and if released, Tighe could potentially endanger the safety of victims and community or interfere with witnesses.

“The risk is too high to grant bail,” he said.

“The likelihood of a custodial sentence is high.”

Tighe will remain in custody until the case heads back to court next week.