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A 21-year-old man and 17-year-old boy will face court today after allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting the occupant and fleeing from police.
About 8:30am yesterday (Monday, 16 June 2025), police responded to reports of a group of males breaking into a unit on MacArthur Avenue in Turner.
Police allege the group gained access to the unit and assaulted the male occupant, resulting in injuries that required hospitalisation.
When officers arrived, three males fled the scene on foot towards Northbourne Avenue. During the pursuit, the 17-year-old boy ran onto the road and allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle but was unsuccessful.
After a search, the man and boy were found hiding under cars at a building on Northbourne Avenue and arrested.
The boy was charged with aggravated burglary, attempting to take a motor vehicle without consent, and joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear before the ACT Childrens Court today (Tuesday, 17 June 2025).
The man was charged with joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and unlawful possession of stolen property. He is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 17 June 2025).
A search for the third male is underway and anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8078152. Information can be provided anonymously.