Canberra phone seller attacked with knife during Facebook Marketplace deal
A 21-year-old faced charges for attacking a phone seller during a Facebook Marketplace deal. The charges include forcible confinement and strangling.
A man set up a phone sale through Facebook Marketplace. The man met the attacker in Kaleen on Tuesday evening.
Police say an unknown man looked at the phone. A 21-year-old got out of a nearby Volkswagen Golf.
The 21-year-old threatened the victim with a knife. The victim was forced into the car.
He was punched and strangled. The victim got away and called for help.
Police found the vehicle in Belconnen on Thursday. They arrested the driver.
The 21-year-old was charged with four crimes. These were forcible confinement, assault with actual bodily harm, having an offensive weapon with intent, and endangering health by strangling.
- 21 years old
- Suspect's age
- Kaleen, Tuesday evening about 5:30pm
- Meeting location
Why it mattersSelling goods to strangers through online marketplaces carries real risks. Violence can happen during these deals.
AustraliaFacebook Marketplace is widely used by Australians. This case highlights risks for sellers meeting unknown buyers.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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