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A 19‑year‑old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting two family members during a dispute at their home in Kambah yesterday evening.
About 6:15pm yesterday (18 March 2026), the man became involved in a verbal dispute with his younger sister. During the incident, he allegedly yelled at her before grabbing and assaulting her.
His grandmother attempted to intervene, and police will allege the man then assaulted her as well. His sister tried to intervene as well, before the man allegedly grabbed her and choked her.
The sister contacted another relative, who then reported the incident to police. Officers attended the residence a short time later and arrested the man.
He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (19 March 2026), charged with two counts of aggravated common assault and one count of choke/suffocate/strangle another person.
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.