A 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, both from Belconnen, have been charged with serious assault offences after a 14-year-old boy presented to hospital last week with significant injuries.
The boy was taken to the Canberra Hospital on Tuesday, suffering multiple injuries consistent with an assault. On Thursday his status became critical and he was airlifted to specialist children’s care in Sydney where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
An investigation was commenced and police received information that the boy was assaulted at a Belconnen home early on Monday morning (23 June 2025).
A search warrant was executed at the home on Saturday (28 June 2025) where a 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man (who are brother and sister) were charged with joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm, and joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
They are both scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 30 June 2025).
Investigations into this matter are continuing. Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8088916. Information can be provided anonymously.
A 31-year-old Deakin man has been charged after a van he was driving failed to take a bend and collided with the front of a Throsby home early this morning.
About 1:45am today (Sunday, 29 June 2025), police received a triple-zero call from a Throsby resident after a grey Volkswagen Transporter van left the road, collected a light pole and collided with the front of their house.
The van ended up on its passenger side, lodged between the front porch of the home and a nearby retaining wall. No one was injured in the collision, with the 31-year-old driver taken into custody following a positive breath screening test. He subsequently recorded a result of 0.171 after undergoing an analysis test at Gungahlin Police Station.
The man was issued with an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for a period of 90 days. He will also face the ACT Magistrate’s Court at a later date, charged drink driving. Investigations into this matter are continuing and additional charges may be laid.
ACT Policing continues to remind all drivers of the dangers of drinking and driving. If you are going to consume alcohol or other drugs– don’t drive
Original publication:Saturday, 28 June 2025 9:22am
An 18-year-old Florey man on bail for similar alleged offending will face court today after he was charged again in relation to alleged thefts of goods being sold via online platforms.
In May (2025) ACT Policing received two reports of Apple MacBooks that were offered for sale via Facebook Marketplace where the buyer used fake cash transfer receipts to secure the items. In both cases the sales were made face-to-face, however the seller was allegedly shown screenshots on the buyers phone as evidence of payment with no payments actually received by the sellers.
In both cases the buyer was using the same Facebook profile when seeking to buy the computers.
In a third matter in early June (2025), the Facebook profile was again used to purchase a MacBook computer however a different man attended the sale. Police will allege that again, a screenshot of a fake bank transfer was used to ‘purchase’ the computer.
On Thursday evening (26 June 2025) a woman attended Belconnen Police Station to report the theft of a Ricoh camera with the circumstances the same as the previously reported thefts of MacBook computers in May and June.
Yesterday (Friday, 27 June 2025) two men attended a secondhand goods store in Phillip where they allegedly offered a Ricoh camera for sale. Officers attached to the Proactive Policing Team attended and subsequently arrested an 18-year-old Florey man.
In late May, the man faced the ACT Magistrates Court charged with similar offences and received bail including a condition not to use any digital marketplace, such as Facebook Marketplace.
He was subsequently charged yesterday with two counts of obtain property by deception, joint commission obtain property by deception, possession of stolen property and breach of bail.
Anyone who has information about the theft of goods via online selling platforms is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
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.
