Police call for witnesses to light rail assault

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Publish date: Wednesday, 26 June 2019, Publish time: 2:40pm

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault onboard a Canberra Light Rail vehicle on Friday, 21 June 2019.

About 4.15pm, a man boarded a Gungahlin-bound light rail vehicle at the Alinga Street station before allegedly assaulting a Canberra Metro staff member. The man later exited the light rail at the Gungahlin Place station.

Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in relation to this incident, however are still calling for anyone who witnessed the incident who hasn’t already spoken to police to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6409207. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

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

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