A woman was forced to call for help using a smart watch after being barricaded in her home and choked repeatedly, police have alleged.
Her partner, the 61-year-old man accused of committing the family violence crimes, was granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday after being arrested on Saturday evening.
The alleged offender was charged with unlawful confinement, choking and two counts of assault. He did not enter pleas.
It's alleged the couple got into a verbal argument after the man had been drinking.
Police claim that while he first asked the woman to leave the home, and she agreed, he then "barricaded the door and allegedly refused to let her leave".
Prosecutor Mark Wadsworth told the court the man had demonstrated "highly controlling behaviour" when he used his "physical presence to block the door" and prevent the woman from leaving.
The man is then accused of shoving his partner and repeatedly choking her.
Police arrived after the woman contacted emergency services using her smart watch.
The man's bail conditions include a ban on drinking and being within 100 metres of the alleged victim. His case is set to return to court next month.
- Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; MensLine 1300 789 978; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 6280 0900.
