Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed or have dashcam footage of an alleged attempted carjacking and assault in Queanbeyan yesterday morning.
About 5am (Thursday 17 October 2019) a 33-year-old man was driving along Monaro Street, Queanbeyan, when he was allegedly gestured to stop by an unknown man driving a small white hatchback.
The unknown man allegedly asked the other man for his keys before assaulting him with a metal bar. He then fled in his vehicle in an easterly direction.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen two males, aged between 25-30, both approximately 180cm tall, with a slim build and fair complexion as they may be able to assist police with inquiries.
A 33-year-old man was taken to Canberra Hospital with non life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident.
Anyone with information or dashcam vision is urged to contact Queanbeyan Police on (02) 6298 0555 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police inquiries are continuing.
