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A 37-year-old Reid man has been charged with one count of murder following the death of his partner during an incident in September 2022.
On 9 September 2022 police were called to a unit complex in Reid as ACT Ambulance Service paramedics treated a 36-year-old woman who had suffered a number of injuries to her body. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Initial investigations were unable to identify a clear cause of death, however later information indicated the woman died as a result of blunt force trauma.
A murder investigation was commenced and yesterday (Thursday, 2 February 2023) the 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with one count of murder.
The man is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday 3 February 2023).
Police will allege the man and woman were in a relationship and as such, this matter is considered an act of family violence.
ACT Policing is strongly committed to protecting the community against family violence. If you or someone you know has been affected by family violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444. You can also access a range of support services.
Note: Due to the nature of the investigation it was not appropriate to release information or make the matter public before today. Police undertake a range of risk mitigation strategies during all investigations to ensure community safety.