Police seek witnesses to serious assault in Palmerston

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Palmerston overnight.

At about 10.15pm last night (Friday, 15 March 2019) ACT Policing received a call for assistance to an assault occurring in Tamborine Close, Palmerston. 

Upon arrival a number of victims were identified and a man was arrested and later transported to hospital. 

Also transported to hospital were three victims, one with critical injuries. 

Police would like to speak with anyone who saw (or has CCTV footage) of a man in the area of Tamborine Close and surrounding streets prior to 10.15pm

The man is described as Caucasian, thin build, late teens or early twenties with dark hair. He was wearing dark coloured track pants with no shirt or shoes.   

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6374403. Information can be provided anonymously.

Media enquiries

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