Investigation continues into coward punch attack in Civic

ACT Policing is renewing its calls for the identity of a man who committed a ‘coward punch’ attack near the London Circuit taxi rank on Saturday November 26, 2016.

The assault took place about 3am when a man at the taxi rank on London Circuit near Cube night club was approached by three other men. One of those men punched the waiting man from behind, knocking him unconscious, and inflicting injuries that required emergency surgery.

The offender immediately fled the scene, and was spotted by a nearby CCTV camera a short time later.

Police believe anyone who knows the offender will recognise him in the video footage, and are appealing to anyone who can confirm this man’s name to come forward and speak to police. Information can be supplied anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Case officer First Constable Jarrad Drennan said since the incident, police have investigated numerous leads and are seeking public assistance to identify the person responsible.

“If you know this man, you should contact police. Our efforts to locate and apprehend him will continue, and the investigation of an attack like this will not close until he is caught,” First Constable Drennan said.

Police are urging anyone who may have any information that could assist police to identify the attacker to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6039160. Information can be provided anonymously.

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