UPDATE Police seek wanted man Benjamin Brown ARRESTED
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Great news, Canberra - the wanted 42-year-old man we sought assistance to locate last week has been arrested.
He has been charged with three offences - two counts of aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm (family violence) and a single count of choke person unconscious. He faced the ACT Magistrates Court earlier today (Monday, 29 July 2024) where bail was refused.
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ACT Policing is seeking information from the public to assist in locating wanted 42-year-old man Benjamin Brown.
Benjamin is wanted by police for serious family violence offences after he allegedly assaulted his partner and choked her unconscious.
Following the incident on 13 July 2024, police made numerous attempts to locate Benjamin but have been unsuccessful.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm (5’11”) tall, with a medium build, fair complexion, short brown hair, and blue eyes. He has tattoos on both arms.
He was last seen in Symonston on 13 July but may also be in the Queanbeyan area.
Police believe Benjamin is actively avoiding police.
Members of the public are urged not to approach him, but to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444 to report any information regarding his whereabouts. Please quote reference number 7797727. Information can be provided anonymously.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au