ACT Policing has charged two more people following a continuing investigation into an attempted murder incident in Wanniassa last year.

About 5pm on 4 September 2024, police and emergency services attended a residence in Wanniassa following reports of a man suffering severe injuries from an alleged machete attack.

Upon arrival, the man was located suffering life threatening injuries, including multiple deep incisions and fractures. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital where he underwent lifesaving surgery and was placed in an induced coma for four days.

On 21 November last year, a 30-year-old Garran man was arrested and charged him with attempted murder.

As part of ongoing investigations into this incident, yesterday, 13 February 2025, police executed multiple search warrants across south Canberra and arrested a 35-year-old-man and a 22-year-old woman for being accessories after the fact.

It will be alleged that these two people assisted the main offender to escape apprehension following the incident.

Police are also still seeking information about the weapon believed to have been used during the assault – a 25-inch Gerber Gator machete.

Anyone who has seen it, or knows its location, is urged to come forward.

Anyone with information that can assist police, or who may have witnessed the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7842338. Information can be provided anonymously.