Image released after juvenile injured in Chapman

ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of an offender believed to have been involved in an incident in Chapman on Sunday morning (1 November) which left a 16-year-old boy with injuries.

Police responded to a call for assistance in Sidaway Street about 12.30am after the victim and his 17-year-old friend were approached by three males who got out of a waiting vehicle and asked for money or alcohol.

The victim and his friend began to walk away from the car after telling the males they had nothing to give them. One of the males then lunged at the victim from behind, stabbing him in the back with a sharp object before running away.

The victim was treated by ACT Ambulance Service at the scene before being transferred to The Canberra Hospital in a stable condition. He has since been released.

The male offender has been described as muscular and approximately 183cm (6’) in height. He has short, light brown hair with a distinctive braided rat’s tail running from the back of his head to the bottom of his neck. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with a zip and spoke with an Australian accent. He got out of the front passenger seat of the vehicle.

A second man who had been seated in the rear passenger side seat was described as about 188cm (6’2”) in height with a medium build and wearing a white hooded jumper with black stripes running down the sleeves.

The third man, seated in the rear driver side seat, was about 170cm (5’7”) in height with a solid build and wearing a black hooded jumper.

The driver of the vehicle, which is described as a large white sedan with P-plates, remained in the car during the incident. All four men are described as between 16 and 19 years of age.

Anyone who thinks they may know these men or who has any information that may assist police is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au