Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 17 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 27-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with driving and family violence offences following a pursuit through inner south suburbs last night.
Last Saturday (13 September 2025), the man allegedly assaulted his partner and fled from police. Following an investigation into the matter, an arrest warrant for the man was issuedon Monday (15 September 2025).
About 1:30am this morning (Wednesday, 17 September 2025), police suspected the man was at a residence in O'Malley and cordoned off the immediate area surrounding the house.
A short time later, the man exited the residence and got into a grey VW Jetta.
Police had placed tyre deflation devices under the Jetta's tyres, deflating some of them as he left the scene. Further devices deflated the remaining tyres a short distance down the road.
Despite all four tyres being flat, the man continued to try to evade police and a pursuit was commenced. Itcontinued through multiple inner south suburbs before entering Queanbeyan and returning to the ACT. The man was driving on the wheel rims and reached speeds of up to 120km/h in an 80km/h zone during the pursuit.
The man eventually lost control of the vehicle on Uriarra Road in Beard,colliding with a sign post. He was subsequently placed under arrest.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 17 September 2025) charged with reckless driving, fail to stop for police and breach of good behaviour obligations. He will also face charges of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated common assault, forcible confinement, property damage, escape from custody and fail to stop a motor vehicle for police in relation to previous alleged acts.
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
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