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A 24-year-old man will face court after allegedly assaulting his partner with a weapon and hot water on the weekend.
About 8am on Saturday (11 January 2025), the man and his partner got into an argument at their residence in Richardson.
Police allege he then assaulted her using a frying pan and used a hammer to damage items in the home, as well as forcing her to the ground and strangling her.
He then poured hot water on her and the woman attempted to leave the residence with a young child, but he allegedly threatened her dog.
The incident was reported to police the same day and after allegedly evading police, about 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, 14 January 2025), the man attended Tuggeranong Police Station where he was arrested.
He has been charged with family violence offences including two counts of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of aggravated common assault, and choking, suffocating or strangling another person.
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.