Harrison man arrested for robbery
May 27, 2010
ACT policing has arrested a 38-year-old Harrison man following the alleged forced entry of a Ngunnawal residence and the assault of a 42-year-old-man.Around 10.45pm on Sunday (April 25) two men allegedly broke into the residence. The victim, who was in bed at the time, attempted to fight off the alleged offenders but fell to the floor, where he was kicked a number of times. The alleged offenders then left the house in a dark-coloured sedan.
The frame of the front door was shattered and an interior door leading to the victim’s bedroom was kicked off its hinges during the incident.
The victim sustained bruising and abrasions.
AFP Forensics Services attended and examined the scene. Investigations are continuing as to the identity of a second offender.
The 38-year-old alleged offender appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, April 26, charged with aggravated burglary with the intent to cause harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and property damage.
Source: The Northside Chronicle – 27 April 2010.
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