Man charged after holding victim captive and assaulting him for two days
A 27-year-old was charged with kidnapping and assault after allegedly holding a man captive and injuring him repeatedly over Saturday and Sunday.
The alleged victim was at the accused man's house in Dunlop on Saturday, October 10, when the 27-year-old allegedly became violent while demanding cash he claimed was stolen. Police say the man was refused permission to leave and subjected to a series of assaults that continued into Sunday.
The victim suffered cuts, facial fractures, and bruising from being struck with a weapon. Late Sunday, police say he was forced into a vehicle and driven to Queanbeyan, where the assault allegedly continued.
He was recorded on the attacker's phone. The man regained consciousness in parkland near Lance Hill Avenue on Monday morning and sought help at a nearby house.
He was taken to hospital with multiple injuries but has since been discharged. The 27-year-old appeared in ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was ordered to undergo a mental health assessment.
He has not yet entered pleas.
Why it mattersThe case highlights the serious risk of violence within homes and the prolonged harm victims can suffer when they are prevented from leaving or seeking help.
AustraliaThe attack occurred in Canberra and was investigated by ACT police, with charges laid in the ACT Magistrates Court.
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