A 17-year-old Canberra youth will face the ACT Childrens Court today (Monday, August 8. ) charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of a 27-year-old man in Braddon on Thursday (August 4).
The young man, from Canberra’s north, was taken into custody late on Saturday night (August 6) after ACT Policing had negotiated his surrender.
Police had executed a search warrant on a Turner residence during the early hours of Saturday morning. During this lengthy search, evidence was located which will form part of the brief of evidence.
A machete and a baseball bat were located which police will allege were the weapons used in the attack.
Police are still searching for a second person in relation to the murder.
Any members of the public who have not yet spoken to police and who may be able to provide information which could assist the investigation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
turntabletreachery said :
You may be an idiot, but I applaud you for not going around killing random people.
turntabletreachery said :
Nawww the kiddies are sending in artwork – can we put it on the fridge JB???
BerraBoy68 said :
I’ve been wondering what’s been going on with this one – I’m hoping the hate crime aspect of this one is actually exposed and discussed rather than being swept under the carpet. The boy’s parent’s attitudes to, and comments about, a certain broad ethnic group could do with an airing, especially as they belong to a notorious (alhtough dwindled) local sub-community.
turntabletreachery said :
I am seriously unsure whether to just laugh at this or run to the shops for a bag of popcorn! Where to start with this?!
If this is a serious post by turntabletreachery,what’s the betting he/she has a ‘2612’ tattoo?
as a braddon boy hope they kill that muther f*##r like he did someone cause if u come back round braddon in the future ur a dead c### anyway :} bboyz for life keep rubbish like those c#### out of our braddon and ur ice u homos
How long until one of the accused thug’s relatives or friends is on here to tell us youse don’t know him hes a great bloke blah blah blah
15. He has a promising future as a footballer.
16. He’s rooly, rooly sorry. Can he go home now?
Becw said :
It seems that you knew him. I am very sorry for your and his family/friends loss, of this young man especially over such senseless, mindless violence. I sincerely hope that justice is done and bring a small amount of closure for his family and friends. From what I hear in the media, the public helped greatly in progressing the investigation and commendation for that is well deserved.
Ian said :
SO agree!
Liang was an amazing person. He was a friendly, happy young man and meant a lot to many people. He would never have tried to hurt anyone or start any trouble. I dont understand how someone can take someone elses life. It makes me so angry that someone has taken his life. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Liang Zhao
15. He’s mentally retarded (difficult to dispute seeing brainiac took his murder weapons home with him).
The Frots said :
14. “He’s got his whole life ahead of him” (to commit more violent crimes)
Ben_Dover said :
Bastard! I have to pay for [i]my[/i] bags of snakes.
I suppose we should be somewhat thankful for murderers who take their murder weapons home with them.
My money is on out in five years.
troll-sniffer said :
If he can aso claim mental health problems, and that daddy didn’t hug him enough, he’ll be given a bag of lollies and sent home.
6 months weekend detention for taking someone’s life? Are you serious??
Oh Gawd………….
*slaps his had to forehead & shakes head*
Mr Gillespie said :
Yeah you’re right, it does sound a bit harsh, especially if he claims of hurt feelings.
Second arrest made now. 20yo male. Well done coppers.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-08/second-braddon-murder-arrest/2829388
Or here if you were following the front page: http://the-riotact.com/second-suspect-arrested-in-queanbeyan-in-braddon-death-case/51843
Ben_Dover said :
6 months weekend detention for taking someone’s life? Are you serious??