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A 33-year-old Turner man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner on the weekend.
About 12pm on Sunday (1 February 2026), the man and his partner were at her residence in Turner when the man became aggressive.
He allegedly grabbed her by the neck and hair, punched her multiple times on her upper body and pushed her into a wall and table.
The woman sought medical treatment for her injuries and yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 5 February 2026) the incident was reported to police.
Last night, police attended a residence in Watson and placed the 33-year-old man under arrest.
He has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of aggravated common assault. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 6 February 2026).
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