An alleged domestic violence perpetrator is arrested after he was found armed with a knife on the front lawn of a home where a woman was assaulted, police say.
A 35-year-old man was arrested after STAR Group officers were called inPolice say the man is likely to be charged with aggravated assault and breaching an intervention order
A 35-year-old man allegedly assaulted the woman, who suffered facial injuries, in Salisbury overnight.Police were called to the home about 11:30pm after receiving reports of a domestic assault, and found the man on the front lawn armed with a knife. He was arrested and is expected to be charged with aggravated assault and breaching an intervention order.
Police said that, despite her injuries, the woman and the child "were able to safely leave the premises".STAR Group officers took him into custody, and he was taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital for a mental health assessment. "Once back in police custody he will be charged with aggravated assault and breach of intervention order," police said.Police are encouraging anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact them immediately for help.
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