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An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple family violence offences after allegedly attacking his former partner over a three month period.
Between March and May (2026), police allege the man strangled, assaulted and stalked his former partner on various occasions.
In one incident, the man allegedly drove his car down a street while his former partner was on top of the car’s bonnet.
The incidents were recently reported to police and about 4:30pm yesterday (Sunday, 24 May 2026), the man was arrested outside Gungahlin Police Station.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 25 May 2026) charged with two counts of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated stalking, acts endangering life with an offensive weapon and act endangering health - strangle.
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