Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:

A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple family violence offences overnight following a six-hour negotiated surrender.

In early November, the alleged actions of a family violence offender were referred to the Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit (DFVIU).

On the 28 November (2025), an arrest warrant was issued for the man in relation to his alleged family violence offending.

DFVIU officers conducted numerous enquiries to locate the man, who was actively avoiding police.

Further enquiries were made to find him and yesterday (Tuesday, 2 December 2025), police located the man at a hotel in Braddon.

About 6pm last night, investigators engaged with the man who was unwilling to leave the premises. AFP specialist negotiators attended the location and the man compliantly surrendered to police about 12:30am this morning (Wednesday, 3 December 2025).

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with intentional threat to kill, aggravated common assault, two counts of contravening a family violence order, minor theft, aggravated destroy/damage property, aggravated theft and falsely represent self as Territory public official.

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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