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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Hannah Neale

Man guilty of machete attack despite police 'unprofessionalism'

A man, nicknamed "Doggie", has been found guilty of a violent machete attack at a car wash, despite police "unprofessionalism".

A judge has described an officer's arrest of the assailant and subsequent police conduct as "reflecting a casual disregard for obligations".

On Monday, Justice Louise Taylor found Aaron Kenneth Campbell, 37, guilty of attempted aggravated robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and property damage.

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