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Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday 17 January 2026) after being arrested by police for separate family violence incidents overnight.
About 7:30pm last night (Friday 16 January 2026), police attended a residence in Gungahlin following reports that a 50-year-old man had allegedly assaulted and threatened his partner. Police allege the man also burnt some of his partner’s belongings in a brazier.
He was arrested and charged with aggravated common assault, property damage, aggravated property damage and using carriage service to menace.
In a separate incident, police arrested a 47-year-old man last night in Ainslie after he allegedly contravened a family violence order and breached his bail conditions by contacting a woman.
He was taken to the ACT Watchhouse, where police searched the man’s bags and located an imitation firearm and items suspected to be stolen.
The man has been charged with contravening a family violence order, unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm and unlawful possession of stolen property.
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