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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
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Man charged with attempted murder after Kingston stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder and intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Kingston last Saturday.

ACT Policing said detectives had extradited the man, 25, from NSW, after his arrest on Wednesday afternoon.

He appeared before a court in Nowra on Thursday, when an extradition request was granted.

He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday to face the two charges.

Police said bail would be opposed.

The investigation into the stabbing, which is said to have been witnessed by "dozens" of people, is continuing.

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Police have previously said several men were involved in an altercation near a licensed premises on the Kingston Foreshore about 5.45pm last Saturday.

The altercation continued onto Eastlake Parade where, according to investigators, one of the men was stabbed several times.

Paramedics took that man to hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information that could assist police, including video footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers ACT on 1800 333 000 and quote reference 7050488.

Information can be provided anonymously.

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