Witnesses sought to serious City assault

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault in the City yesterday (Monday, 13 November 2023) that left a man in hospital. 

About 7.30pm police received reports of a man who had been assaulted in the City Bus Interchange. On arrival, police located a man with serious injuries to his face, chest and back. 

Following the assault, the victim was transported to The Canberra Hospital. 

A 28-year-old Queensland man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray in relation to this matter. 

Police have spoken to some of the witnesses present, however are seeking further witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation. 

Anyone with information that could assist police (including anyone with mobile phone footage of the incident) is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7593336.      

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