A 36-year-old man has been granted bail by the ACT Magistrates Court on family violence charges. Photo: Albert McKnight
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged family violence.
Police have charged a man with family violence offences after he allegedly assaulted, indecently abused and stalked his ex-partner several years ago.
Earlier this week, police went to a woman’s home and spoke to her about multiple alleged family violence offences that began in 2022, an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
On Wednesday night (21 May), police arrested a 36-year-old man at his home. He isn’t named to avoid identifying the woman.
He faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday (22 May) and was charged with two counts of assault as well as single counts of stalking and committing an act of indecency.
The court heard he is accused of committing the offences between 2022 and 2024.
He applied for bail and his lawyer, Rachel Fisher, said the prosecutor did not oppose it on conditions.
Magistrate Alexandra Burt said the woman claimed to police that the man would continue to engage in similar behaviour if released on bail.
The magistrate wanted to ensure safe arrangements were in place before she granted bail, but noted the man had no criminal history.
“What’s alleged against you is family violence offending, which the court takes seriously,” Magistrate Burt told the man.
Bail was granted on conditions including the man live in northern Canberra, not harass the woman, only contact her under limited circumstances and not be near her home.
The matter was adjourned to June. No pleas were entered.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available through the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT 02 6280 0900, the Sexual Violence Legal Services on 6257 4377 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call Triple Zero.
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