Man to face court charged with family violence offences

A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and threatening his partner on multiple occasions.

Police allege between November 2023 and July 2025, the man threatened his partner, assaulted her and in one incident, also assaulted her friend.

The incidents were reported to police and about 6:30pm last night (Sunday, 13 July 2025), the man was arrested.

He has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and making threats to endanger health, safety or wellbeing. He 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