Belconnen, ACT, Oct. 21 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 54-year-old Florey man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and forcibly confining his partner last night following a card game.
About 8:30pm last night (Monday, 20 October 2025), the man, his partner and their son were playing card games when the man allegedly grabbed a wooden stool and cornered his partner in the kitchen area and spat at her.
A short time later police attended the residence and arrested the man.
He has been charged with two counts of aggravated common assault (FV) and forcible confinement. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (21 October 2025).
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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