Waniassa: Attempted murder charges after machete attack inside home leaves man fighting for life in Canberra
Police have charged a man with attempted murder after a frenzied attack on a man with a machete in a residence in Canberra.
A 30-year-old Garran man allegedly attacked the victim with a machet inside the Wanniassa home on September 4.
At about 5pm on the day in question, police and emergency services attended the property on Ashley Drive following reports of a man suffering severe injuries.
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He then reportedly underwent lifesaving surgery and was placed in an induced coma for four days.
The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival, and officers from the major crime squad commenced efforts to identify and locate the alleged offender.
Officers surrounded and swarmed a bus due to travel interstate last Thursday, before arresting the alleged offender.
He has been charged with one count of attempted murder and was scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.
Police continue to urge any witnesses to come forward as investigators are confident there are further witnesses who can provide important information about the attack and the movements of the alleged offender afterwards.
Police are also seeking information about the weapon believed to have been used during the assault. Anyone who has seen it, or know its location, is urged to come forward.
