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A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his former partner on the side of the road.
About 6pm yesterday (Sunday, 18 May 2025), the man met his former partner in a carpark in Dickson.
The woman got into his Ford Territory to speak to him when he allegedly indecently assaulted her.
He then drove away with the woman still in the vehicle and continued to indecently touch and assault her.
A short time later, the man stopped on Fairbairn Avenue in Majura and pulled the woman from the vehicle, punching her repeatedly.
Witnesses who observed the assault contacted police and waited with the woman until officers arrived.
The man was arrested and charged with two counts of committing an act of indecency without consent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and property damage.
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.