Police say person stabbed during 'concerning' roadside incident in Belconnen
Quick Look
- A young person was stabbed multiple times in Belconnen this morning after getting out of his vehicle following an object being thrown at his car.
- Police allege four people were throwing objects at passing vehicles on Coulter Drive and remain at large.
- A crime scene has been established and traffic is disrupted.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Police responded to reports of objects being thrown at vehicles on Coulter Drive in Belconnen this morning. One individual exited his vehicle after an object struck his car and was subsequently stabbed multiple times.
The ACT chief police officer says a young person was stabbed in a "concerning" incident in Belconnen this morning.
Police allege four people were throwing objects at passing vehicles on Coulter Drive.
ACT Policing Deputy Commissioner Scott Lee told ABC Radio Canberra that one person got out of his vehicle after something was thrown at his car and was stabbed multiple times.
"And then that individual, that young person, after that incident has taken himself home and then his parents have got him to hospital."
He said that while that person's condition had been stabilised, "our thoughts and prayers do go to him and his family".
'Multiple calls made to police'
The four people allegedly involved in the incident are still at large, Deputy Commissioner Lee said.
"Those people remain outstanding, so what I would ask is for anyone that has information in relation to these people we would ask you to come forward and talk to police as a matter of priority this morning," he said.
"Either do that directly to the ACT Police and Communications Centre or via Crime Stoppers.
Deputy Commissioner Lee said there were "multiple calls" made to police this morning about objects being thrown at a number of vehicles.
A crime scene has been established and traffic is being disrupted.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will continue to investigate and appeal for public information to identify the four individuals involved.
Very likely · Within days
The crime scene on Coulter Drive will remain active as forensic investigations proceed.
Likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- What objects were thrown at the vehicles?
- What is the current condition of the victim?
- Have any suspects been identified?
- What motivated the alleged attackers?