A 28-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner during an incident last week.

About 3pm on Tuesday 17 December, police received reports of an altercation occurring at a residence in Denman Prospect.

Police allege the man attacked his partner, strangling her and forcing her to the ground as well as kicking and hitting her several times.

The woman used a pair of scissors to defend herself and stabbed the man in the arm, resulting in minor injuries.

Police and emergency services attended the residence and spoke to the couple before the man was conveyed to hospital.

He was arrested at the hospital a short time later.

He has been charged with 12 counts of aggravated common assault and choking, suffocating or strangling another person.

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 6280 0900.