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Two men are expected to face court today after allegedly choking their partners in two unrelated family violence incidents overnight.
About 6pm last night (Monday, 4 November 2024), a 29-year-old Harrison man allegedly assaulted his wife after getting into a verbal argument with another family member.
When his wife attempted to speak to him, he allegedly slapped her in the face, kicked and choked her.
The woman managed to free herself and call police.
Police attended and after speaking to witnesses, arrested the man.
He has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated common assault and choking, suffocating or strangling another person.
In a separate incident, about 10.40pm last night, police were called to a home in Gordon following reports of an altercation between a man and woman.
Police allege the 41-year-old man pushed his partner into a cupboard before choking her after they got into an argument.
Another resident of the home separated the two before the man allegedly began breaking windows and doors and choking the woman again.
The 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with offences including choking, suffocating or strangling another person, property damage and aggravated common assault.
Both men are expected to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (5 November 2024).
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.