Witnesses sought after stabbing in Kambah

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a stabbing occurred in Kambah in the late hours of Saturday night (21 October 2017).

About 11:15pm, ACT Policing responded to a report that a man had been stabbed on Kingsmill Street in Kambah.

Police attended and located a 26-year-old man with serious stab wounds.  The man was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service members and transported to hospital where he underwent surgery.

Officers spoke to a number of witnesses at the scene and it was established that the victim was a good Samaritan who attempted to assist a woman involved in an argument with the offender.

On Monday, 23 October 2017, police arrested and charged a 19-year-old Richardson man with cause grievous bodily harm and intentionally wound. He will fact the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 24 October 2017).

Police are urging anyone who may information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6178902. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au