Charges laid following Ginninderra Drive stabbing incident

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ACT Policing has identified and charged three young persons after a man was allegedly stabbed and various items thrown at vehicles in Belconnen earlier this month .

Between 11:45pm on 13 October (2026) and 12:30am on 14 October (2026) police received multiple calls about a group of individuals allegedly throwing objects at vehicles near the intersection of Coulter Drive and Ginninderra Drive in Belconnen.

About 12:30am, a 23-year-old man driving past stopped and was approached by the group of offenders. He was then allegedly stabbed multiple times.

Following investigations by the Belconnen Major Crime Team, four teens were identified in relation to the incident.

A 12-year-old boy was referred to the Safer Youth Response Service.

Two 14-year-old boys were each charged with joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm. They are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

A 16-year-old boy who is subject to a good behaviour order was also charged with joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm and appeared in the ACT Childrens Court yesterday (Friday, 30 October 2026).