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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Sara Garrity

Man found hiding under bed after two-hour stand-off breached bail: police

A man who allegedly breached his bail and assaulted a family member was later found hiding under a bed after a two-hour stand-off with officers, police say.

Police said a 25-year-old man returned to his home following the curfew in his bail conditions on Friday, May 5. It is alleged he became violent with a member of the family after being questioned, causing them injuries.

The man then left the residence and was not able to be found for a number of days.

ACT police attended a residence in Weetangera on Thursday after getting a tip off the man had been spotted there.

Following negotiations lasting more than two hours, police were able to enter the residence and found the man hiding under a bed.

He was arrested and charged with family violence offences including recklessly inflicting actual bodily harm, assault and breach of bail.

The man is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday.

Police encourage anyone experiencing family violence to contact police, and to phone Triple-0 (000) in an emergency.

Anyone with non-urgent needs can also call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. Information on family violence and support avenues are also available at ACT Policing's website.

Police encourage anyone experiencing family violence to contact police, and to phone triple-0 (000) in an emergency. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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