A 19-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted another man he met through a dating app.

On Tuesday, the two men arranged to meet at a home in south Canberra. Later in the evening the 19-year-old allegedly seriously assaulted the other man before demanding money from the victim.

The 19-year-old man then allegedly forced his victim to drive to several locations across Canberra to withdraw money.

During the incident, the victim attempted to escape the car, but the man reversed the vehicle while he was opening the door, preventing him from leaving.

He eventually let the victim out in Kaleen where the he was able to call for help.

About 5:15am yesterday morning, police located the victim’s car in Giralang and arrested the 19-year-old man who was sitting in the driver’s seat.

Investigations into this matter are continuing with further charges being considered.