Female stabbed following alleged carjacking in Belconnen

A female has suffered a stab wound following an alleged carjacking in Belconnen this morning.

At about 11.30am, ACT Policing responded to reports of an aggravated robbery in the top level of the multi-story car park of a Belconnen Westfield.

An ACT Policing spokesperson has said police allege a 26-year-old man attacked a woman with a knife before stealing a white Mazda BT50 ute. During the altercation, the woman suffered a stab wound to the arm, and was transported to hospital.

A crime scene was established with forensic police examining the scene this afternoon.

The stolen vehicle was subsequently sighted a short time later in Braddon, and the man was arrested about 11.50am in Ainslie following a short foot pursuit.

The man was charged with aggravated robbery, intentionally wound a person, knife possession, two counts of failing to stop for police, two counts of dangerous driving and drive while disqualified. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Anyone who witnessed the aggravated robbery in Belconnen, or who may have dash-cam footage of the vehicle, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7546367. Information can be provided anonymously.