Belconnen, ACT, Oct. 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 41-year-old Bonner man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he was charged with assault and weapon offences.
About 11:30am yesterday (Tuesday, 28 October 2025) police allege the man attended a carpark at a Gungahlin school and assaulted a family member.
He then proceeded to allegedly assault her friend, before threatening her group of friends with an axe.
The incident was reported to police and about 2pm yesterday the man was arrested.
He has been charged with common assault, aggravated common assault (family violence) and possess offensive weapon with intent.
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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