Canberra: Woman, 30, charged after she allegedly tried to run her ex-boyfriend over twice with her car near a suburban pool
A young mother has been charged after allegedly trying to run over her ex-partner twice in broad daylight in front of her children.
Police believe the 30-year-old woman and her two children met the man near the Dickson Aquatic Centre in Canberra around 12pm on Monday.
The pair had a conversation on the street before the woman got into her car and drove towards her ex-partner.
After narrowly missing him, the woman allegedly reversed and drove into him again, hitting him in the hand and ribs.
She reportedly fled the scene with her children before emergency services arrived.
Police arrived at the scene and questioned the injured man and other witnesses.
Officers then went to a home in O’Connor on the city’s north side, where the woman was arrested
She was charged with aggravated assault with intent to cause bodily harm, serious property damage and traffic violations.
The woman allegedly tried to run over her ex-partner at Dickson Swimming Pool in Canberra’s north
A mother has been charged after allegedly firing twice to hit her ex-partner with a car
She is due to appear in the Australian Capital Territory District Court later on Tuesday.
ACT Police are urging anyone experiencing domestic violence to call the police.
“ACT Policing stands ready to help victims of domestic abuse,” they say.
‘If you find yourself in this situation, please contact the police on 131 444 or Triple Zero in an emergency, if it is safe to do so. You can also contact a support service who can help you with crisis support, safety planning and advice.’