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A 25-year-old man has been charged with family violence offences after he allegedly burned his partner with a cigarette and assaulted her.
On Monday (23 March 2026), police attended a Canberra hospital to speak to the victim after she sought medical treatment.
Police will allege the man assaulted his partner in early March, causing serious injuries. He then allegedly assaulted her on the weekend, punching her and burning her with a cigarette.
He was located in Symonston yesterday afternoon and arrested.
The man, who was subject to bail conditions, will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 25 March 2026), charged with five counts of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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