ACT Policing media release
Police investigate alleged murder in Downer
Thursday, 11 September 2008
ACT Policing is investigating the alleged murder of two people in a Downer home around 10.30pm yesterday (September 10).
ACT Fire Brigade attended Raine Place after a report of a fire at the location. An unidentified male and female were located in the premises deceased.
Police attended the scene and determined the circumstances to be suspicious.
A male was identified by police as a suspect and was located in his vehicle on Sutton Road in the ACT around 2.15am today (September 11). Sutton Road will remain closed whilst police search the area for evidence.
The 35-year-old male was arrested and will face the ACT Magistrates Court later today.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons or activity in the Downer area to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
View the transcript of the Media Conference with Detective Superintendent Michael Kilfoyle
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