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Recognise these men wanted in relation to a coward punch?

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ACT Policing is seeking to identify three men in relation to a ‘coward punch’ assault that occurred in Civic in the early hours of Sunday 12 June 2016.

About 3.55am, a male was the victim of a ‘coward punch’ assault whilst outside the Supa24 convenience store located on East Row, Civic. The victim was assaulted by a male who was part of a group of three.

Police arrived on the scene a short time after the assault where they found the male victim with injuries to his face. The male victim had been knocked unconscious and later received medical treatment in hospital.

Police are seeking to identify the alleged male offender (pictured in middle) who is described as Caucasian in appearance, with light brown hair and a slim build. He was wearing a dark shirt and beige pants.

Police also wish to speak to the two males pictured in CCTV with the alleged offender.

The three males pictured are urged to contact ACT Policing on 131-444 or at their nearest Police Station.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who can identify the offender to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Please quote reference 5972473. Information can be provided anonymously.

Police remind people they should not report crime information via Facebook and Twitter pages.


Police have added that they’ve found those identified:

Tuesday, 28 June 2016, Publish time: 4:44pm
Last Friday, we sought the public’s assistance to identify an offender and two persons allegedly involved in a ‘coward punch’ assault in Civic on Sunday 12 June 2016.

The offender and the persons involved have now been identified and investigations are continuing.

We’d like to thank the Canberra community for the information provided.

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