Driver stabbed after confronting object-throwing group in Canberra
A 23-year-old was stabbed multiple times after stopping to confront four young people. They were reportedly throwing objects at passing cars.
A driver was stabbed multiple times early Wednesday. The driver stopped to confront a group of four young people.
The group was reportedly throwing objects at cars on Coulter Drive in Canberra. The driver's vehicle was hit by an object at about 12:30am.
The driver left the scene and was taken to hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Police received multiple reports of the group targeting passing vehicles with objects.
The four suspects, described as wearing dark clothing, remain outstanding. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
- 23 years old
- Driver's age
- Coulter Drive, Canberra
- Location
- Early Wednesday, about 12:30am
- Time of incident
- Four young people in dark clothing
- Suspects
Why it mattersShows how confrontations over minor property damage can escalate to serious violence with unpredictable risk.
AustraliaCanberra residents should be alert and report sightings of the four suspects to ACT Policing as a matter of priority.
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