A woman was forced to call for help using a smart watch after being barricaded in her home and choked repeatedly, police have alleged.
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Her partner, the 61-year-old man accused of committing the family violence crimes, is set to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday after being arrested on Saturday evening.
It's alleged the couple got into a verbal argument after the man had been drinking.
Police claim that while he first asked the woman to leave the home, and she agreed, it is alleged he then "barricaded the door and allegedly refused to let her leave".
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The man is then accused of shoving his partner and repeatedly choking her.
Police arrived after the woman contacted emergency services using her smart watch.
The alleged offender is set to be charged with unlawful confinement, choking and two counts of assault.
More to come.
- Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; MensLine 1300 789 978; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 6280 0900.
![The ACT Magistrates Court, where the man is set to appear on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney The ACT Magistrates Court, where the man is set to appear on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/171518670/931c9090-f0b8-4efe-8dc3-1b246d97792d.jpg/r0_435_4256_2828_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)