Witnesses sought to multiple weekend assaults in the City

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to three serious assaults that occurred in the City last weekend.  

The first incident occurred about 1.40am on Friday (22 September 2023) where three men were allegedly involved in the assault of a fourth man. The incident occurred out the front of Cube nightclub and can be referenced on 7544417. 

The second incident occurred about 11.50pm on Saturday (23 September 2023) where two men were removed from King O'Malley's. After exiting the venue, one man allegedly assaulted the other. This incident can be referenced on 7546039. 

The third incident occurred about 2am on Sunday (24 September 2023) out the front of the nightclub 88mph. As several people attempted to exit the venue, one man was assaulted before hitting his head on the kerb, rendering him unconscious. This incident can be referenced on 7546092. 

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed any of these incidents, quoting the relevant reference number above. 

Officer in Charge of City Station, Detective Inspector Stephen Ladd said that seeing this level of violent crime over one weekend is incredibly disappointing.  

“Assault of any form is unacceptable and quite frankly, everyone has a right to feel safe on a night out in our city,” Inspector Ladd said. 

“I urge Canberrans to be conscious of the level of alcohol or illicit drugs they are consuming, the behavior they are exhibiting and the danger they are putting themselves and the community in.”   

These three incidents were in addition to a serious fourth incident over the weekend police have already sought assistance for.  

Anyone who may have any information of the incidents or who may have footage which could assist police to please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. 

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