Trolley Man banned from CBD under strict bail conditions
Michael Rogers, the man who faced down a murderous terrorist armed only with a shopping trolley in Bourke Street last Friday, has been granted bail after facing court on burglary charges.
But he has been barred from entering Melbourne's city centre under the conditions of his bail.
Magistrate Bob Kumar granted bail on strict conditions: that he must reside at a Caroline Springs address, report daily to Caroline Springs police station and abide by a 9pm-6am curfew.
Rogers, 46, is barred from entering the CBD except for attending court appearances, legal appointments and the Court Integrated Services Program.
He must comply with the requirements of the program, which include not taking drugs.
Rogers is due to reappear in court on November 27.
He handed himself in to police in West Melbourne on Friday night.
Police charged him with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
He faced court briefly on Saturday morning before his case was assessed by the court program. When he arrived his arms were folded and he looked downwards.
A Legal Aid lawyer who appeared on his behalf this morning said Rogers was homeless and had ongoing drug issues.
In an interview earlier this week with The Age, Mr Rogers made no secret of the fact he had fallen into a life of crime and had had a troubled relationship with police.
He said he has been in and out of jail for two decades and has a long history of drug use.
A crowdfunding campaign “Not all heroes wear capes” to thank Mr Rogers has raised almost $145,000.
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