Original publication:Thursday, 26 June 2025 10:17am
A 17 year-old Greenway boy will face court today (Thursday 26 June) after assaulting hospital staff early this morning.
At around 12:10am the boy attended The Canberra Hospital to receive treatment. While at the hospital the boy allegedly became aggressive and violent towards staff.
Police allege the boy physically assaulted a number of staff members before being restrained by security staff.
Police attended the hospital and arrested the 17 year-old boy. He was taken to the ACT Watch House and will face the ACT Children’s Court today charged with 2 counts of common assault.
Two men have been arrested after an arson attack at Saray Market and Butchery, Torrensville last week that injured several people, including the suspects.
It will be alleged that at 11.35am on Saturday 18 October, the suspects entered the Henley Beach Road business via the rear car park off Jervois Street, Torrensville, where they had been parked for about four minutes.
Two suspects exited the vehicle, one wearing a motorcycle helmet and the other a balaclava. One suspect was seen to have a red plastic jerry can and the other carried a Molotov cocktail. A short time later there was an explosion.
Six employees were in the store at the time. Two 24-year-old employees sustained burns and were admitted to hospital for treatment.
The three suspects left in a black Lexus station wagon, New South Wales registration DJ94PQ, which collided with several parked cars on East Street as it fled the scene.
About midday on Saturday, emergency services were called to Blenheim Street, Angle Park where a 40-year-old Paralowie man reported burn injuries from an alleged barbeque explosion.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment.
Today (Wednesday 22 October), police arrested the man and charged him with arson, four counts of attempt murder and two counts of acts to endanger life. He was refused bail and will appear in court via a bedside hearing on Thursday 23 October.
A second suspect, a 45-year-old Salisbury North man was located in Victor Harbor today where arrested and charged with arson, four counts of attempt murder and two counts of acts to endanger life.
He was refused bail and will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Thursday 23 October.
Enquiries continue regarding the third suspect.
The black Lexus was found abandoned in Danby Street, Torrensville, near Ashley Street, about midnight Saturday night and has been seized for forensic examination. It was reported stolen from a Findon address earlier this month.
This was not a random attack. Investigation is ongoing to determine if the incident relates to the illicit tobacco market or there is an alternative motive.
The damage to the building is approximately $150,000.
Detective Chief Inspector Brett Featherby said that police believe they have identified the three suspects and are gathering evidence to charge those responsible for arson and acts to endanger life.
“I warn anyone involved in such offences, or considering involvement, the maximum penalty for arson is imprisonment for life and acts to endanger life carries an 18-year sentence,” Detective Chief Inspector Featherby said.
Police have collected a large amount of CCTV from various scenes which is continuing to be analysed.
Investigators are seeking any dashcam or CCTV footage from the public from Saturday 18 October in the vicinity of Henley Beach Road, East Street and Danby Street at Torrensville.
Police would also like to know about the movements of the black Lexus SUV, registration DJ94PQ, since it was stolen on 5 October.
Police would also like any information on a black WRX seen meeting or travelling in convoy with the black Lexus on Saturday 18 October.
If anyone knows anything about this attack, or who might be involved please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and threatening his partner on multiple occasions.
Police allege between November 2023 and July 2025, the man threatened his partner, assaulted her and in one incident, also assaulted her friend.
The incidents were reported to police and about 6:30pm last night (Sunday, 13 July 2025), the man was arrested.
He has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and making threats to endanger health, safety or wellbeing. He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today.
ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.
If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.
If you require assistance, you can contact:
Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an act of indecency that occurred in a sports bar on Northbourne Avenue last night.
Police are investigating two alleged acts of indecency by a man on a young woman at the sports bar.
The incidents are alleged to have occurred last night (Saturday, 12 July 2025) between 10pm – 10.30pm.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a stubbly beard and in his early 30s. He was wearing either a puffy jacket or sweater, blue denim jeans and black and white Vans sneakers.
If you are this man, please present yourself to the nearest police station.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information about the identity of this man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8103054. Information can be provided anonymously.
Original publication:Saturday, 12 July 2025 10:24am
A 37-year-old man will face court today after he allegedly stole an item from a retail store in the City yesterday.
About 11:30am yesterday (Friday, 11 July 2025), police allege the man entered a City retail store and stole a clothing item valued at $300.
Following the theft incident, the man was located by a security guard in a family bathroom and was verbally banned from the shopping centre precinct.
A short time later the man returned to the shopping centre precinct, where he was subsequently arrested by police.
Officers searched the man and found a number of mail packages suspected to be stolen.
The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday, 12 July 2025), charged with minor theft, unlawfully trespass on premises and unlawful possession of stolen property.
Original publication:Saturday, 12 July 2025 9:25am
A 29-year-old Red Hill man has been charged after he allegedly sexually and physically assaulted his ex-partner.
Last Sunday (6 July 2025), the man allegedly forcibly confined and choked his ex-partner while he sexually and physically assaulted her.
Police will allege the man also made threats to kill the woman.
The matter was referred to the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT). Yesterday (Friday, 11 July 2025), officers executed a search warrant at the man’s residence where he was subsequently arrested.
The man has existing charges before the court for allegedly assaulting the woman and multiple other females. The man is also subject to a court issued good behaviour order from April this year.
The 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (12 July 2025) and is expected to be charged with:
4 counts of aggravated acts of indecency without consent
3 counts of sexual assault without consent
2 counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
Common assault
Forcible confinement
Chokes/suffocates/strangles another person
Aggravated sexual assault in the third degree
Breaching a good behaviour order
Breach of bail
ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.
If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.
If you require assistance, you can contact:
Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525
An O’Connor man has been charged with multiple offences following indecent exposure incidents in the City last night.
About 5.20pm yesterday (Thursday, 10 July 2025) a 39-year-old man entered the foyer of The Crowne Plaza hotel and allegedly dropped his pants and underwear before interacting with people in the venue. He was escorted out of the lobby by an unknown man.
Soon after, police allege he entered the carpark of the hotel and again began intimidating members of the public, before removing all of his clothes and continuing to aggressively engage with people and vehicles in the carpark.
He left the carpark (while still naked) before allegedly abusing a member of the public as he walked towards the Meriton Suites. At this time he was being escorted by a man known to him.
Police attended and spoke to multiple witnesses before seeking to locate the men.
About 6.35pm other officers were observing a protest at the National Convention Centre when a man attempted to enter the rear of a marked caged police vehicle and the Convention Centre building. He was taken into custody for his own protection – with police later confirming he was the man sought in relation to the earlier indecent exposure incidents.
He was subsequently charged with two counts of indecent exposure, two counts of offensive behaviour in public, two counts of common assault, affray, property damage and breaching a good behaviour order and is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrate’s Court today (Friday, 11 July 2025).
ACT Policing is seeking to identify anyone else who may have been approached or interacted with the man last night in the city.
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 8101071. Information can be provided anonymously.
Original publication:Thursday, 10 July 2025 11:05am
ACT Policing has recovered 15 bikes and e-bikes and five e-scooters following a search warrant at a serviced apartment last night.
Yesterday (Wednesday, 9 July 2025) a man used an AirTag to track his e-bike (that had been stolen earlier that day) to a serviced apartment business in the City.
Police attended and spoke with the occupant of the apartment before securing a search warrant.
The subsequent search saw officers from the Territory Targeting Team locate 15 bikes and e-bikes and five e-scooters in the apartment as well as tools and other bike parts. The estimated value of the goods recovered is approximately $50,000.
A 25-year-old man, who is on bail for other alleged offences, will be charged in relation to this matter when he next appears in court later this month.
ACT Policing continues to remind Canberrans to register their bikes and e-bikes on BikeLinc – a free service that allows owners to record their bike and contact details. Should a bike be lost or stolen, that incident can also be recorded on the BikeLinc system. Police use BikeLinc to identify owners when bikes are recovered and second-hand bike buyers can also check to make sure the bike they are buying hasn’t been reported stolen.
Original publication:Wednesday, 9 July 2025 9:13am
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged shooting in Banks overnight where one man was injured.
About 12:00am last night (Tuesday 8 July 2025) a man and woman were awoken by the sound of a loud bang at their home in Reader Court, in Banks.
A short time later, the man was confronted inside his home by two males described as being tall and both were wearing black balaclavas, hoodies and track pants, with both males allegedly carrying firearms.
The two males allegedly assaulted the resident before one of the males shot him in the leg.
The two males then fled the scene on foot before getting into a dark blue BMW SUV and driving off at speed.
Police and emergency services attended the scene and the injured man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
ACT Policing is seeking any information relating to the incident or witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone who can assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8099468. Information can be provided anonymously.
A 22-year-old Conder man will face court today, charged in relation to an alleged home invasion at a Turner residence last month.
About 8:30am on 16 June (2025), police responded to reports of a group of three males breaking into a unit on MacArthur Avenue in Turner.
Police allege the group gained access to the unit and assaulted the male occupant, resulting in injuries that required hospitalisation.
When officers arrived, three males fled the scene on foot towards Northbourne Avenue.
Inquiries in relation to the third man continued and yesterday (Sunday, 6 July 2025) ACT Criminal Investigation officers (with the assistance of General Duties, Road Policing and AFP Canine officers) executed a search warrant at a Conder home.
A 22-year-old man was located under the residence in a crawl-space and after a short negotiation, he surrendered to police.
He was charged with aggravated burglary – intent to commit theft and joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 7 July 2025).
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 reference number 8078152. Information can be provided anonymously.
