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A 26-year-old man has been charged after allegedly committing acts of family violence against his partner over four years.
Police allege between 2020 and 2024, the man punched his partner repeatedly, tackled her to the ground, strangled her, damaged her property, and didn’t allow her to leave the house.
In one incident, it is alleged the man strangled his partner while she was holding an infant.
The incidents were reported to police in March and yesterday (Friday, 18 April 2025), the man was arrested in Latham after attempting to run from police.
He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 19 April 2025), charged with family violence offences, including four counts of aggravated common assault, two counts of choking, suffocating or strangling another person, and two counts of forcible confinement.
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