Two men were taken to hospital for medical treatment following a rock throwing incident early this morning (Friday, October 7).
About 4 am, police responded to a report of a rock being thrown through the front passenger window of a taxi on Belconnen Way, at the intersection with Macarthur Avenue in O’Connor, injuring two of the passengers.
A 20-year-old Palmerston man required glass to be removed from under his eyelid and a 19-year-old Hawker man received a laceration to his lip, requiring stitching.
Police spoke with three males at the location who are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity on Belconnen Way before 4 am this morning and may be able to assist police with the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
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