Police say person stabbed during 'concerning' roadside incident in Belconnen
The ACT chief police officer says a person has been stabbed in what he called a "concerning" roadside incident in Belconnen this morning.
ACT chief police officer Scott Lee reported a concerning incident in Belconnen this morning, where a young person was stabbed. Four individuals were allegedly involved in throwing objects at passing vehicles on Coulter Drive. The victim emerged from his vehicle after being targeted and sustained multiple stab wounds. He then retreated home, where his parents promptly took him to the hospital.
Despite stabilization of his condition, Lee expressed empathy for the young person and his family. The four suspects remain at large, prompting ACT Policing Deputy Commissioner Lee to appeal for information. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers immediately. This incident is currently under active investigation, with police coordinating efforts between the crime team and general duties teams.
Numerous calls were made to the police about objects being thrown at various vehicles this morning, causing traffic disruptions as a crime scene has been established.
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