ACT Policing is investigating a disturbance in Civic in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, January 22).
Police were called to Genge Street, Civic around 3am today in which around six males were reported to be involved in an altercation.
Units from Woden, Gungahlin and Belconnen attended and police physically restrained several of the people involved.
ACT Ambulance Service paramedics treated several people at the scene and two males were later conveyed to The Canberra Hospital. Both are in a stable condition.
Two NSW men, both aged 27, were taken into custody. One was charged with possessing a weapon with intent and possession of a prohibited substance, and the second was charged with possessing a weapon with intent.
Police are seeking witnesses to the incident and investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000 or via the website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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