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A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman during an incident in Narrabundah yesterday.
About 5.30pm (Monday, 13 January 2024), witnesses contacted police to report the male driver of a Nissan Pulsar was repeatedly striking a female passenger while parked on Goyder Street.
Police allege the man then took the woman’s phone and smashed it on the ground before getting back into the vehicle and striking her again.
Officers located the Nissan in O’Malley and the man, who was in breach of his bail conditions, was arrested at a nearby residence.
He has been charged with aggravated common assault and aggravated destroy property, and will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 14 January 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 6280 0900.