Federal police employee accused of serious family violence offences

A member of the Australian Federal Police has been accused of serious family violence after an incident in Gungahlin.

ACT Policing arrested the man on Friday night and have accused him of intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm and aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The AFP employee was charged with the family violence-related offences in the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday morning. The man has not pleaded guilty or not guilty.

The nature of the man's job within the AFP was not discussed.

In court, an application was put forward to assess whether the accused AFP member needed immediate treatment or care at an approved mental health facility.

The Australian Federal Police logo. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

He is due to return court at a later date.

"The AFP is committed to transparency. No further comment will be made," an AFP statement said.

• Support is available for those who maybe distressed: Phone Domestic Violence Crisis Service in Canberra 02 6280 0900; 1800-RESPECT, Mensline 1300 789 978; Call 13YARN or 13 92 76; Lifeline 13 11 14; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800;