Man charged with assaulting a police officer

A 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a police officer while at the ACT Watch House yesterday afternoon.

About 2pm yesterday (Tuesday, 17 June 2025), police attended Canberra Airport following reports of a man acting erratically in the terminal.

Officers spoke to the man and determined he was intoxicated. When no care could be arranged for the man, he was taken into custody for his own protection.

The man then became violent and aggressive while at the ACT Watch House, allegedly kicking an officer in the face and chest.

He has been charged with assaulting a frontline community service provider and property damage. He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 18 June 2025).