Three to face Court following disturbance in Wanniassa

A 26-year-old Reid man and a 21-year-old Queanbeyan woman will face ACT Magistrates court today, following a disturbance in Wanniassa. A Wanniassa woman will also be summonsed to appear before court at a later date.

About 5.15pm yesterday (Thursday 17 August) police were called to a disturbance at the Wanniassa Shops in Sangster Place.

Police will allege that the 26-year-old male was driving a stolen motor vehicle and was observed by members of the public reversing at high speed, colliding with several parked cars and knocking down a member of the public, dragging him for a short distance.

The 26-year-old Reid man is charged with one count of drive while disqualified, one count of ride/drive motor vehicle without consent, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of common assault. Police will oppose bail.

The 21-year-old Queanbeyan woman is charged with one count of ride/drive motor vehicle without consent, one count of unlawful possession of stolen property.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter and ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference number 6141342. Information can be provided anonymously.

Investigations remain ongoing.