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A 32-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted his former partner and lied to hospital staff about her injuries.
On 17 May, the man attended his former partner’s home, breaching a family violence order.
When the woman tried to get the man to leave, he allegedly closed a door on her arm, causing serious injuries.
The victim tried to call an ambulance but he allegedly threw her phone at a wall and then drove her to hospital himself. When they were asked by staff how she became injured, he lied.
The incident was reported to police and the 32-year-old man was arrested in Taylor yesterday morning.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 4 June 2026), charged with aggravated common assault, aggravated property damage, and contravening a family violence order.
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