ACT Policing media release
Injured man found; witnesses sought
Friday, 12 September 2008
ACT Policing is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an injured 22-year-old male in a car park off Furneaux Street, Griffith today (September 13).
He was located just after 5am slumped next to his vehicle and appeared to have suffered injuries consistent with an assault.
The victim is yet to provide police with a statement as his injuries required him to be sedated. The injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Police believe five people of Islander appearance, three males and two females, were seen in the vicinity of the male’s vehicle around the time of the incident.
Police would urge these people or any other witnesses to the assault, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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