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Man arrested after threatening to kill

A MAN has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill a person in a family violence incident. 

The 28-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (February 27), charged with forcible confinement, common assault, a reckless threat to kill a person, and recklessly and intentionally inflicting actual bodily harm.

Victims of family violence can contact police on 131444 or 000 for emergencies, or attend any police station. Information about family violence and support services at police.act.gov.au/safety-and-security/family-violence

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