Witnesses sought to reckless burnout incident

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious burnout incident that occurred recently.

Police are following up a report of a driver in a white Holden Ute conducting a burnout with two people in the rear tray. One of the people in the tray was in a wheelchair.

The burnout resulted in the vehicle catching fire – placing the occupants and bystanders at risk.

It is believed the incident occurred in a roadside car park to the west of the city and numerous witnesses were present. 

Police are urging anyone with information regarding this matter or who witnessed the incident and/or anyone with footage of the incident to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au  quoting reference 6538221.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au