Man charged with stalking ex-partner

A 45-year-old man has been charged with stalking his ex-partner and breaching a family violence order.

Police will allege the man breached a family violence order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-partner by sending her multiple emails between December and January.

The incidents were reported to police and on Wednesday (7 January 2026), the man was located in a carpark in Gungahlin.

When police attempted to arrest the man, he allegedly ran from the officers before being apprehended a short distance away.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 9 January 2026), charged with nine counts of contravening a family violence order, aggravated stalking, attempting to escape from arrest, resisting a territory public official, and possessing an offensive weapon.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525