Source: ACT Police
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault and attempted burglary in Franklin on the weekend that left a man with injuries requiring hospitalisation.
About 2.00am on Sunday (11 August 2024), two men acting suspiciously outside the window of a home in Franklin were confronted by the resident.
The two men then allegedly assaulted the resident with weapons and demanded his car keys.
The assailants fled in a Mitsubishi Lancer which was recovered in Dickson later that day.
The victim was transported to hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries received during the assault.
No arrests have been made in connection to the incident and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7821757. Information can be provided anonymously.