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A 39-year-old Kaleen man has been charged after he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted his partner.
In February (2025) the man allegedly inappropriately touched the woman and proceeded to sexually assault her while choking her.
Police will allege the man choked the women frequently during their relationship as a form of control.
The man was arrested yesterday (Friday, 6 June 2025) and will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 7 June 2025) charged with sexual intercourse without consent and chokes/ suffocates/strangle 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 6247 2525