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ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify a man in relation to an assault in the City last month.

About 3:10am on Sunday 26 January (2025) police were called to a disturbance between two men in Garema Place, City.

A man who was wearing a black singlet, black pants and who had dark curly hair, allegedly punched another man, who fell to the ground unconscious.

The alleged offender walked away immediately after the punch, joining up with a group of three others who were close by when the altercation occurred.

Police arrived a short time later and observed the victim to be unconscious on the ground. Medical assistance was immediately sought for the injured man.

Following enquiries by police into this matter, members of the public are now being asked to assist in identifying the alleged offender.

Police are also urging the man who threw the punch to come forward. Investigators would also like to speak to the group of three people who were nearby who may have information about the incident.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7961616. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 47-year-old man has been charged after he was found with a replica firearm in Woden yesterday afternoon.

About 2.15pm (Thursday, 20 February 2025), staff at the Woden Westfield observed a man wearing clothing and items with the word ‘security’ on them in a restricted area of the centre.

After speaking with the man, staff noticed a firearm concealed under the man’s jacket and contacted police.

A short time later, officers located the man on Melrose Drive where he was arrested, and the replica firearm was seized.

He has been charged with unauthorised possession of a firearm and is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 21 February 2025).

A 23-year-old man is due to face court today charged with sexually assaulting his partner in an incident last year.

In July 2024, police received a report of an alleged sexual assault by the man against his female partner in March 2024.

Following an investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team, the Gordon man was arrested yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 20 February 2025).

He will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 21 February 2025) charged with sexual intercourse without consent.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station, calling 131 444, or by speaking to the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old woman have been charged in relation to an incident last week that saw a shopping centre placed into lockdown.

About 3.15pm last Thursday (27 February 2025) police received reports that a male was threatening people in the Canberra Outlet Centre with a machete.

Following investigations, it was confirmed that the boy and a woman had been in the centre for a period of time before entering a store and allegedly stealing a pair of shoes.

When they were confronted, the boy produced the machete and threatened staff and members of the public.

The pair fled the centre immediately after the confrontation. While no persons were physically injured, this was a confronting incident for shop staff and witnesses.

Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 5 March 2025) police located an allegedly stolen vehicle with three people inside in Bonython. Despite efforts to evade police, including ramming a police vehicle, two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old woman were removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest.

One officer sustained injuries to his hand during the incident and will require surgery.

One boy was subsequently charged with offences including joint commission aggravated robbery, acting to cause public alarm, possessing an offensive weapon with intent, and driving a motor vehicle without consent.

The woman was charged with aggravated robbery in company.

The second 17-year-old boy was subject to an arrest warrant after failing to appear in court on unrelated charges.

Investigations into the activities of all three people arrested are continuing and further charges are expected to be laid.

They are all scheduled to appear in court today (Thursday, 6 March 2025) where bail will be opposed.

A 28-year old man from Oaks Estate has been charged following an alleged family violence incident in Fyshwick yesterday.

About 6:00pm (Monday, 3 March 2025) police received reports of a man assaulting a female inside a car in the underground carpark at the Canberra Outlet Centre in Fyshwick.

Upon arrival police were informed the alleged offender had fled the scene on foot.

He was located a short time later and subsequently arrested.

The man, who was subject to a good behaviour order at the time of the incident, has been charged with aggravated assault, damaging property, unlawfully possessing stolen property and breaching a good behaviour order. He will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Police believe a number of people witnessed the incident and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7987434. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault committed against a runner yesterday morning.

About 7.20am (Saturday, 1 March 2025), a woman was running in the Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

The woman was able to break free from the man’s hold and run away before calling police.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance in his late 20’s to early 30’s, with brown shoulder-length hair, and was wearing a black t-shirt with a white stripe, long tan pants and ‘Vans’ shoes.

At the time of the incident, the male also had a black electric scooter with him.

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 7986104. Information can be provided anonymously.

Two police officers were allegedly assaulted and one officer suffered a broken leg during two separate incidents in Canberra last night.

About 1.50am (Saturday, 1 March 2025), police were called to a disturbance in McKellar.

Officers located a man believed to have damaged property at the residence but while they were arresting him, the man allegedly became aggressive and lashed out at police, kicking one officer and causing a hand injury to another.

He was charged with two counts of assaulting a frontline community service provider, as well as resisting a territory public official and property damage.

In a second incident, about 3am, police conducting patrols in the City observed a couple arguing outside a licenced venue.

Police separated the pair, but the man continued to yell and act aggressively before allegedly running at the woman.

Officers attempted to place the man under arrest, but both the man and woman resisted, resulting in one officer breaking his leg.

The pair were transported to the ACT Watch House and charged with resisting a territory public official. The man was also charged with breaching the peace.

A 59-year-old man will face court today after allegedly sexually abusing a teenager.

Police allege the man sexually exploited and abused the teenage girl between 2020 and 2025.

In February, police received a report of the alleged abuse and began an investigation.

On 27 February (2025), police executed a search warrant at the man’s home and this morning (Saturday, 1 March 2025), the man was arrested following a second search warrant on his residence.

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today, charged with two counts of committing an act of indecency against a young person under special care.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

The ACT Policing website has a dedicated section for victims of sexual assault, with information and a range of advice and details of support options.