Man to face court for family violence offences

Publish date: Friday, 6 September 2024, Publish time: 9:10am

A 36-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting his partner over the course of several years.

Police allege the man attacked his partner multiple times since 2021, choking her in one instance and on another occasion, causing injuries that required hospital treatment.

Yesterday morning (Thursday, 5 September 2024) the man’s partner attended Tuggeranong Police Station to report the incidents.

About 4pm, officers attended a residence in Ngunnawal and arrested the man. He has been charged with choking, suffocating or strangling another person, aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, damaging property, and 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 6280 0900.

 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au

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