A Red Hill man is set to front ACT Magistrates Court accused of assaulting his ex-partner. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
CONTENT WARNING: This story refers to an allegation of physical and sexual violence.
A 29-year-old Red Hill man has been charged after he allegedly sexually and physically assaulted his ex-partner.
It’s alleged the man forcibly confined and choked his ex-partner, and threatened to kill her, last Sunday (6 July).
Police were notified and the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) began an investigation.
The man was arrested during a search warrant at his home on Friday (11 July).
According to an ACT Policing statement, the man has existing charges before the court for allegedly assaulting his ex-partner and multiple other women.
The 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (12 July) and is expected to be charged with:
- 4 counts of aggravated acts of indecency without consent
- 3 counts of sexual assault without consent
- 2 counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Common assault
- Forcible confinement
- Chokes/suffocates/strangles another person
- Aggravated sexual assault in the third degree
- Breaching a good behaviour order
- Breach of bail
If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – 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.
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.
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.
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