Source: ACT Police
A 32-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner in three separate incidents and the victim requiring hospitalisation.
On 25 July (2024), the man and his partner were at the man’s residence in Florey when they got into a verbal argument. He then allegedly began to choke her and only stopped when other occupants of the home became aware of the incident and intervened.
On 19 August (2024), the man allegedly assaulted the woman while they were in a vehicle, slapping her and grabbing her hair. The woman attempted to flee but he pursued her and pulled her to the ground.
The woman was rendered unconscious during the incident and required hospitalisation as a result of her injuries.
On 28 August (2024), the man allegedly assaulted the woman again while at an address in Braddon, slapping her and pulling her to the ground, causing further injuries.
Yesterday afternoon, the woman attended Woden Police Station to report the series of alleged assaults.
Police attended the man’s workplace and arrested him. He has been charged with three counts of aggravated common assault, two counts of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking, suffocating or strangling another person, reckless threat to kill a person, aggravated reckless threat to inflict grievous bodily harm, and aggravated common assault.
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 6280 0900