<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>326437</docID> <postdate>2024-08-13 11:43:25</postdate> <headline>Resident assaulted by would-be burglars</headline> <body><p><strong>Two men acting suspiciously outside the window of a home in Franklin were confronted by the resident, who was assaulted with weapons early on Sunday morning, police allege.</strong></p> <p>The would-be burglars fled in the man's Mitsubishi Lancer, which was recovered in Dickson later in the day.</p> <p>The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.</p> <p><em>Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 1800 333000, or via the <a href="https://www.crimestoppersact.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crime Stoppers ACT website</a>.</em></p> </body>