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ACT Policing has charged five Canberrans with various family violence offences, including assault, sexual assault and property damage, after several incidents over the weekend.
In one incident, a 20-year-old woman was charged after allegedly slapping and kicking her male partner in a Canberra nightclub on Sunday morning (4 May 2025).
Also on Sunday morning, a 70-year-old man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting his female partner.
A 23-year-old woman was charged with possessing an offensive weapon with intent after allegedly threatening her partner with garden shears and assaulting him around midday Sunday.
In the other two incidents, a 37-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were charged after allegedly strangling their female partners.
Family violence can present itself in different ways, such as threatening or abusive messages or behaviours, property damage, intimidation and control, and physical 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.