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Two men have been charged with family violence offences after being arrested in separate incidents.
About 10:30pm last night (Saturday, 9 August 20205), a 41-year-old Phillip man allegedly used a brick to damage his partner’s vehicle while she was sitting inside. He also allegedly grabbed her and threatened to kill her before she managed to flee and call for help.
Police located the man nearby and he was arrested.
He has been charged with reckless threat to kill a person, aggravated common assault, possessing an offensive weapon with intent, and property damage.
In a separate matter, police charged a 47-year-old Strathnairn man after he allegedly assaulted his partner multiple times since September 2024.
It will be alleged the man shoved his partner to the ground, strangled her, restrained her, and threw items at her. The incidents were reported to police and he was arrested yesterday morning.
He has been charged with two counts of aggravated common assault, as well as chokes/suffocates/strangles another person, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Both men are due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, 11 August 2025).
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 6247 2525