Belconnen, ACT, Oct. 21 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:

A 54-year-old Florey man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and forcibly confining his partner last night following a card game.

About 8:30pm last night (Monday, 20 October 2025), the man, his partner and their son were playing card games when the man allegedly grabbed a wooden stool and cornered his partner in the kitchen area and spat at her.

A short time later police attended the residence and arrested the man.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated common assault (FV) and forcible confinement. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (21 October 2025).

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence...