Witnesses sought to altercation in City bar

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged altercation that occurred inside Hopscotch early on Sunday morning. 

About 12.40am on Sunday (28 April 2024), police were called to Braddon after reports that several men were involved in an altercation inside Hopscotch. 

One man sustained facial injuries as a result of the alleged altercation. 

A 20-year-old City man and a 24-year-old Richardson man have been charged with affray following the incident, and will face court next month. 

While some witnesses have been spoken with, many bystanders were in the area at the time, and police believe some may have filmed the incident on mobile phones.    

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7735152. 

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