Woman allegedly raped by high-profile Sydney man told mother of separate assault, court hears

The man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges, including six counts of rape

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

A women who alleges she was raped by a high-profile Sydney man told her mother about a different encounter when he allegedly threw her across the room by her neck", a court has heard.

The mother of the woman - the fifth complainant to appear in a sexual offences trial - appeared before the New South Wales Downing Centre district court as a witness in Monday. The alleged assault involving the woman's neck - for which the man has not been charged - was said to have occurred during a visit to his home on an occasion after he allegedly raped her.

Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email