Man to face court on multiple charges

A 25-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 23 November 2017), following an incident in Griffith yesterday.

About 12.30pm, on Wednesday 22 November 2017, officers from Woden Police Station responded to reports of a driver being assaulted and his vehicle being stolen.

It was alleged a man stole the vehicle, then drove the vehicle at an ACT Action bus, causing damage to the bus.

The man is alleged to have then driven in a dangerous and reckless manner, on several occasions driving on the wrong side of the road, at high speeds and through red traffic signals.

About 4.00pm, Police located the man in Newman-Morris Circuit, Oxley. After a short foot pursuit where the man tried to evade police, he was arrested.

The 25-year-old man was subsequently charged with robbery, possess/use a prohibited weapon, aggravated furious/reckless/dangerous driving, common assault and a first instance warrant.

Police are seeking assistance of anyone who was in the Griffith and Narrabundah areas between 12.00pm and 1.00pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 November 2017) who may have dash cam footage, or anyone who lives on or near Newman-Morris Circuit, Oxley and Connibere Crescent, Oxley and were at either location between 3.30pm and 4.00pm, to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6191239. Information can be provided anonymously.

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