A 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting ACT Policing officers in separate incidents yesterday.
Yesterday morning (Friday, 12 December 2025) police were called to a home in O’Connor following reports that a 16-year-old girl was allegedly acting aggressively towards the occupants.
Police attempted to engage with the teenager, when she allegedly threw a drink hitting an officer, the teen was subsequently arrested and charged and while police were taking the girl to the transport vehicle, she became resistant and allegedly spat in the same officer's face.
She will face the ACT Childrens Court today charged with two counts of assault frontline community service provider, resist territory official and breach of the peace.
About 11.30pm yesterday (Friday, 12 December 2025) police were conducting foot patrols in the City when they identified a 21-year-old Casey man to be in breach of his bail conditions.
Police called out to the man to stop when he fled. Officers began a chase where they caught up to the man and attempted to place him under arrest. The man became aggressive and allegedly headbutted and kicked an officer.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with resist territory public official and assault frontline community service provider.
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