Masked men crash dance party before robbing, assaulting attendees in Kowen Forest, ACT
A dance party held in a forest has been thrown into chaos as masked intruders arrived and robbed and assaulted the attendees.
ACT police are seeking witnesses and information following the series of assaults and robberies at the dance party near Sutton Road in Kowen Forest on Sunday morning.
At about 2.45 am police and emergency services were called to a dance party being held in the Kowen Forest following reports of the incident.
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The offenders were dressed in black and the group arrived and departed the scene in the silver van.
Multiple robbery and assault victims were identified by police and two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Police are gathering information from partygoers who have not already provided their details and from anyone who saw a silver van in the area before, or after, 2.45 am near Sutton Road.
Anyone who can assist police about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
