ACT: Man on bail arrested after allegedly burning partner and dogs with boiling water
A woman has suffered burns, and two dogs were also attacked, after a man allegedly threw boiling water over them inside a property in the ACT.
Police arrested and charged a 43-year-old man after he allegedly covered the woman in boiling water, and he is due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.
Emergency services responded to a call for help on Saturday morning and after the man threw a kettle containing boiling water at the woman, causing burns to various parts of her body.
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At about 10:25am, the man’s partner called for assistance and a short time later police attended the residence.
The man, who was subject to bail conditions at the time of the incident, has been charged with breach of bail, aggravated common assault and cruelty to animals..
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