A 40-year-old man has been extradited from Queensland after he allegedly assaulted his wife on multiple occasions in the ACT between 2024 and 2026.

Police will allege the man choked his wife to the point of unconsciousness, punched her and a bystander who attempted to intervene in the assault, and broke the windscreen of a vehicle she was driving.

The offences were reported to police and on Saturday, the 40-year-old man was arrested by Queensland Police in Gladstone.

He was extradited to the ACT yesterday and will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.

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:

• 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 6247 2525