High-Risk Domestic Violence Suspect Charged at Moranbah

Moranbah investigators continue to take strong action against high-risk domestic violence offenders, charging a 47-year-old Moranbah man on October 16.

Police will allege the man stalked and seriously assaulted the woman in a series of incidents over the past year.

Following investigations, the man was taken into custody mid-morning Wednesday, October 16.

He has been charged with five counts of common assault (domestic violence offence), two counts of strangulation (domestic violence offence), and one count each of grievous bodily harm and unlawful stalking.

Detective Inspector Emma Novosel said officers in the Mackay Whitsunday District will continue to maintain a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to high-harm offenders in the community.

"We are committed to doing everything within our power to ensure violent offences are investigated, and victims are protected," said Detective Inspector Novosel.

"Our Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) High Risk Team is dedicated to ensuring victims are supported and protected, and offenders are brought before the court."

"The Mackay Whitsunday District are dedicated to ensuring victims are protected and supported."

"The Vulnerable Person Unit work closely with investigators and officers across the Mackay Whitsunday District to ensure Domestic Violence offenders are held to account and bought before the court at every opportunity."

"If you see or hear acts of violence, we encourage you to come forward to police as soon as possible."

The 47-year-old man has been remanded in custody and due to reappear before Mackay Magistrates Court December 5.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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