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UPDATE 2 Seeking witnesses to an assault in Taylor CHARGED

Last update: Saturday, 7 February 2026 9:53am
Original publication: Friday, 30 January 2026 10:30am

UPDATE 2

A second man has been charged in relation this incident.

Earlier this morning (Saturday, 7 February 2026) police attended a residence in Taylor and located a 20-year-old  man wanted in connection with this alleged assault. After negotiating with him for approximately 90 minutes he was arrested without incident.

He has been charged with two counts of affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm  and using a number plate calculated to deceive and is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today.

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UPDATE 1

Thank you Canberra, following enquiries a 19-year-old man has been charged for his involvement in this incident.

About 4:55am yesterday morning (Sunday, 1 February 2026), police located and arrested the 19-year-old man. He has been charged with joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of affray and property damage. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 2 February 2026).

Police are still seeking information about the second man allegedly involved in the incident.

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Taylor last week where a man was hospitalised.

About 5:50pm on Monday 19 January (2026), police and ACT ambulance service paramedics attended a residence on Everist Street in Taylor following reports of an assault.

The victim was allegedly approached by two males before being knocked unconscious. He was treated at the scene by ACTAS paramedics and transported to hospital.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website or on 1800 333 000. Please quote 8279555. Information can be provided anonymously.