Woman charged with multiple family violence offences

A 21-year-old Queanbeyan woman will face ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting her partner during an altercation over the weekend.

About 5:45am on Saturday (21 September 2024), police responded to reports of an altercation between the 21-year-old woman, her partner, and another resident of a home in Macgregor.

Upon arrival, it was alleged to police the woman slapped her partner several times in the face and bit him on the arm.

The 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated common assault and breaching a family violence order.

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.