A man has seriously injured a 19-year-old woman in an alleged assault and set his dog on her, police report.
Police were called to a home in Scullin at 8am on Saturday, May 20, where they allege a 19-year-old man assaulted the woman by punching and kicking her.
It is reported the woman sustained approximately 50 injuries during the alleged assault.
The man had left the home in a vehicle and police conducted searches in Hawker and the city before inquires revealed he had fled to NSW.
He was arrested in Yass by NSW police on Monday evening, with assistance from ACT police officers of Belconnen Police Station and the proactive intervention and diversion team.
The man faced Goulburn Local Court on Tuesday, where his extradition to the ACT was organised.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday charged with one count of recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm.
ACT Policing urge anyone affected by family violence, or who knows of anyone that is, to contact police on 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.
"ACT Policing will continue to proactively investigate and target family violence offending in the ACT to promote victim safety and ensure offender accountability," an ACT Policing statement said.
- Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; or 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
