ACT Policing media release
Witnesses sought to City assault
Friday, 26 June 2009
Facefit of suspect
ACT Policing is investigating the assault of an 18-year-old man outside the ICBM and Meche nightclubs on Northbourne Avenue around 1am on Sunday (June 21).
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspect (pictured) who is described by a witness as male, being of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appearance, approximately 30-years-old, 183-185cm (6’-6’1”) tall, with a solid build, brown eyes and a shaved head. At the time of the offence he was wearing a dark blue hooded jumper and jeans.
The victim has been receiving treatment in hospital since the offence and has only been able to provide a version of events to police yesterday (June 25). He has undergone two surgeries to stop bleeding on his brain and to insert metal plates.
Police would urge anyone who may know the identity of this male, or who may have witnessed the assault to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Image from CCTV of suspect
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