Witnesses sought to Orient Kitchen stabbing

Seeking witnesses

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a stabbing incident at the Orient Kitchen restaurant in Weston in December last year.

About 11.40am on Monday, 12 December 2022, a man working at the restaurant, located in Cooleman Court, was allegedly stabbed by another employee during a dispute.  

A crime scene was established within the restaurant and patrols circulated the area to locate the offender. 

About 1.55pm, the alleged offender was located and arrested for recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm. 

Police spoke with a number of witnesses that were present inside the restaurant at the time of the incident, however are aware some customers who were also present left the restaurant as the incident was occurring prior to police arrival. 

Police would still like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to police.    

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 7295162.

Information can be provided anonymously.  

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au 

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