Man to face court charged with sexual assault

A 23-year-old man is due to face court today charged with sexually assaulting his partner in an incident last year.

In July 2024, police received a report of an alleged sexual assault by the man against his female partner in March 2024.

Following an investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team, the Gordon man was arrested yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 20 February 2025).

He will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 21 February 2025) charged with sexual intercourse without consent.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station, calling 131 444, or by speaking to the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.