Man charged with multiple assault offences

A 27-year-old Isabella Plains man will face multiple assault charges in court today following an incident in Duffy last month.  

About 8.40pm on the 29th of February, three men allegedly attended a residence in Duffy and seriously assaulted two men including allegedly using a hammer and a knife. The two men sustained serious injuries including facial wounds and lacerations.   

Investigators from ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations team recently executed search warrants in Karabar, Weston and Isabella Plains as part of the investigation.  

A 27-year-old Isabella Plains man was arrested at his residence yesterday (Thursday, 7 March 2024) and subsequently charged with two counts of joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm, joint commission intentionally wound and breach of bail. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 8 March 2024) where bail will be opposed. 

Investigations relating to the other two offenders are ongoing.  

Anyone who has any information in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7687145. Information can be provided anonymously. 

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