The ex-girlfriend of Australian boxer Harry Garside has been charged with assaulting him after charges of domestic violence were dropped against the Olympian.
Ashley Ruscoe, 35, was arrested and taken to Waverley police station on Wednesday, when she was charged with domestic violence-related offences.
New South Wales police said the charges stemmed from an investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident at a Bellevue Hill home, in Sydney’s east, on 1 March.
Police say they arrested a 35-year-old woman at the home at about 4.45pm on Wednesday.
“She was taken to Waverley police station and charged with common assault (DV) and stalk/intimidate with the intention to cause fear of physical harm,” NSW police said in a statement.
Ruscoe will face Downing Centre local court on July 19.
The arrest is the latest development in a long-running saga involving the estranged couple.
Garside was arrested on 2 May at Sydney airport and charged with domestic violence-related common assault over the same 1 March incident.
The charge and apprehended violence order application against the 25-year-old boxer were formally withdrawn in June.
Garside previously said the ordeal has been devastating as he returned to Australia from filming a reality TV series and prepared to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“What has occurred … has been personally devastating and a real test of my resilience,” Garside said.
“I will be forever grateful for the love and support of my family and friends who have kept me strong and focused.”
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In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. International helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org.
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