In a dramatic turn of events early on Sunday, a North Canberra resident allegedly fought off three balaclava-clad intruders armed with machetes, evading blade swings before chasing the gang down and pinning one to the ground until police arrived.
The detained suspect, identified as a 15-year-old boy, was arrested and is set to face the ACT Children's Court.
The weekend incident in Giralang has raised suspicions that the group may be the same armed trio responsible for a string of terrifying home invasions across Canberra, including recent incidents in Oxley and Isaacs. With one suspect in custody, ACT Policing is working to identify the remaining two offenders.
