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Police seeking witnesses to serious City assault

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to serious assault in the City early on Thursday morning that left two men in hospital.  

About 1.50am (Thursday, 26 January 2023) police received reports of two men who had been assaulted in an alleged unprovoked and prolonged attack in Garema Place.  

The victims, aged 19 and 22 were both unconscious when emergency responders arrived at the scene. 

ACT Policing is seeking the identities of two other men, who are believed to have information about the assault. The men were both wearing dark trousers and white shirts.  

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault, who know the men who committed the assault, or who may have mobile phone footage of the incident.   

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7334913. Information can be provided anonymously.   
Text: ACT Policing
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