Man accused of assaulting stepdaughter in Canberra home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 04:26 · Archive

A 41-year-old man in Canberra is accused of choking and kicking his 15-year-old stepdaughter before throwing broken glass at her.

A 41-year-old man has been accused of choking and kicking his 15-year-old stepdaughter at their Canberra home on Sunday afternoon. According to ACT Policing, the man and girl started arguing before he allegedly punched a window. When she confronted him over this, he allegedly kicked and choked her. She escaped his hold and began to call police, at which point he allegedly grabbed a piece of broken glass and threw it at her. Police also allege he kicked his partner when she attempted to intervene. A neighbour called police, who arrived shortly afterwards.

The man was charged with two counts of assault and single counts of choking and property damage. He faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday where he applied for bail. The prosecutor opposed bail, saying the girl and her mother were concerned for their safety and welfare if he was released. His lawyer proposed he be released on bail to stay 100 metres away from their home. The man interrupted his own legal proceedings to say: 'I'm going to detox soon, your honour, if you let me out.' He was kept in custody for at least two more days.

How it is being reported

• Man allegedly choked, kicked 15-year-old stepdaughterCONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged family violence. A stepfather accused of choking and kicking his 15-year-old stepdaughter yelled at a magistrate after being told he would be kept behind bars for at least two more days. An ACT Policing spokesperson said the 41-year-old man, whose name is withheld to protect his family’s identity, […]Region Canberra · 19 Oct, 03:51
• Man allegedly choked and kicked stepdaughter before throwing broken glass at herHe allegedly threw broken glass as she tried to call police.The Canberra Times · 19 Oct, 03:04

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