Duo arrested following assault and theft

ACT Policing have arrested two men who they allege assaulted a 20-year-old to the point of unconsciousness and threatened him with an ice pick before stealing his shoes and wallet. They later allegedly used his account details to commit credit card fraud.  

About 12.00pm on Saturday 23 July 2022, the 20-year-old attempted to offer assistance to a man who he indicated looked lost.  

The 20-year-old was then assaulted by the man and a further two individuals who had been hiding nearby. Prior to losing consciousness, the man was allegedly threatened with an icepick.  

When the man regained consciousness, he notified ACT Policing before being transported to Canberra Hospital.   

Officers from Major Crime have been working on identifying the assailants and yesterday (Thursday, 11 Aug 2022) executed two search warrants where two men were subsequently arrested. 

During the searches, officers found clothes matching the description provided, stolen number plates and an icepick. Officers also found other personal items believed to be stolen.   

An AFP canine team firearms detection dog was deployed and located firearm components including shells, a barrel, a stock and an item believed to be a suppressor.  

Both men appeared in the ACT Magistrates court yesterday (Thursday, 11 Aug 2022) where police sought have their bail opposed.   

The 33-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery, possession of stolen property and two counts of obtain property by deception. He was remanded to next appear in court on October 2022.  

A 25-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery and he was granted bail by the court.     

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