Woman charged after allegedly choking former partner

A 39-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly choking her former partner during an altercation last night.

About 10.20pm (Monday, 2 September 2024), the woman attended an address in Chifley to speak to her former partner.

During the conversation, the woman became aggressive, demanding the other woman’s phone and allegedly choking her when she refused to hand it over.

The woman then allegedly snatched the phone and damaged it before leaving the scene.

The other woman reported the incident to police and about 4.30am this morning, officers arrested the 39-year-old woman at a home in Fisher.

She will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with aggravated property damage, choking, suffocating or strangling another person, 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