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Canberra Today 2°/5° | Friday, April 26, 2024 | Digital Edition | Crossword & Sudoku

Brothel owners bashed

Police stationTwo owners of Goldcurves Studio in Fyshwick were taken to hospital early this morning after an altercation outside the Wollongong Street brothel. 

Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated burglary at around 6.15am,when  two men rang the studio’s doorbell, not realising it was closed. One of the men kicked in a rear door, allowing both men to enter the studio, before being chased out by two of the owners. A fight beween the four men occurred in the front car park during which one of the owners was hit over the back of his head by a glass bottle and the other owner was punched in the face.

The assailants fled on foot in an unknown direction. The two owners were taken to Canberra Hospital for treatment.

The two men were described as Caucasian in appearance, about 183cm (6’) tall with a heavy build, short hair and spoke with an Irish accent. One of the men was wearing a blue T-shirt. The other was wearing a white T-Shirt and a blue beanie and had tattoos on both arms.

 Witnesses should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000, or via www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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