Court rejects 'manipulative' serial family violence offender's reform promise

Alan Matas, who awaits sentencing in the ACT Magistrates Court. Picture Facebook

A magistrate has told a "prolific family violence offender" he "didn't believe a word" of the man's expressed desire to change before revoking his bail.

Alan John Matas, 36, on Friday faced the ACT Magistrates Court on multiple charges, including four counts of common assault, one count of choking and one count of possessing an offensive weapon with intent.