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A 28-year-old man has been charged with seriously assaulting and forcibly confining a 78-year-old man at his home over three days.
Police allege the 28-year-old man arranged to stay with the 78-year-old man at his home in Bruce in early October, but between Wednesday and Friday (15-17 October 2025), he repeatedly assaulted the older man, including kicking and choking him.
About 8pm last night, the older man managed to leave the residence and seek medical attention.
The 28-year-old man, who had been arrested earlier that evening for unrelated offences, was charged at the ACT Watch House with three counts of intentionally inflict grievous bodily harm, forcible confinement and dealing with the proceeds of crime.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 18 October 2025).