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A 24-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria where he fled after allegedly assaulting his partner.
About 9pm on 9 January 2025, police allege the man assaulted his partner at her residence in Phillip, strangling her and striking her in the head repeatedly.
The incident was reported to police a short time later and the woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
Despite efforts by police, the man was unable to be located in the ACT and a warrant was issued for his arrest on 15 January 2025.
Following an investigation by the Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit and with assistance from Victoria Police, the man was located at a residence in Wodonga, Victoria on Saturday (15 March 2025) where he was arrested.
He was extradited to the ACT and is due to appear before the Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 18 March 2025), charged with family violence offences including four counts of common assault, choking a person and rendering them insensible, and contravening a family violence order.
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