The man, 32, was convicted in his absence by magistrate Tony Murray in Albury Local Court on April 7 on charges of reckless wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

But an application to have the convictions quashed was dealt with by Mr Murray yesterday.

It was revealed a bail slip advising the man of his next court date stipulated April 14 instead of seven days earlier.

Mr Murray revoked the forfeiture of the man’s bail and apprehended violence orders which were imposed.

Solicitor P. C. Reddy said he wants to make representations to police on the charges.

Mr Murray has adjourned the charges until May 26 when pleas must be entered.

It is alleged the father became annoyed when his son interrupted him while watching a television program.

A knife allegedly thrown by him sliced the seven-year-old on the outside of his left leg just above the ankle, inflicting a two-to-three centimetre cut.

Just before the incident on January 4, the father had been sitting on a couch at his estranged partner’s North Albury home, eating a meat pie.

He allegedly threw the 20cm silver knife he was using to eat.

It bounced off the carpet before cutting the child’s leg and he screamed.