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A 23-year-old NSW woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting her partner during an altercation at a Canberra hotel.
About 3:30am this morning (Thursday, 21 August 2025), police attended a hotel room in Forrest after the woman’s partner called police.
The woman allegedly punched her partner in the head and threw an empty glass bottle at him.
The woman was arrested by police, and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, and possessing an offensive weapon with intent. She is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today.
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