Domestic violence arrests in Coober Pedy

On Saturday 31 October, a woman was allegedly assaulted and choked, causing her to lose consciousness, during a domestic violence incident at a Coober Pedy address.

Following investigations, police arrested a 42-year-old man on Wednesday 4 November and charged him with breach of intervention order and unlawful choking causing unconsciousness.

Unlawfully choking, suffocating or strangling a person in a domestic relationship without consent, where the conduct causes harm rendering the person unconscious, is a serious criminal offence.

The man appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Thursday and was remanded in custody.  CO2600046782

About 5.45pm on Wednesday 4 November, police located a man in the company of a woman protected by an intervention order and immediately arrested the 48-year-old.  He was charged with breaching an intervention order, refused police bail and appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Thursday.  CO2600046852

On Wednesday night, police located and arrested a 43-year-old man wanted in connection with an alleged domestic assault at Coober Pedy on 16 September.  He was charged with aggravated assault, refused police bail and appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Thursday, where he was remanded in custody.  CO2600046889

Police will not tolerate domestic violence and will take every action available to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.

Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and financial abuse. It is often a pattern of controlling behaviour rather than an isolated incident and can increase in frequency and severity over time.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to seek help. Police can assist with safety planning, advice about available options and referrals to support services.