Attempted murder case underway after man shot and stabbed inside unit

Police have charged a man with attempting to murder another man during an alleged violent burglary in Canberra's inner north.

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It is alleged a 29-year-old man, with two others, broke into a unit in Lyneham about 9.10pm on August 9 this year.

Triple zero calls reported a man had been stabbed in the head and shot in the leg inside the residence.

Police will allege the trio forcibly gained entry to the unit and shot and stabbed the victim.

After an investigation by officers from the major crime team, the 29-year-old Gordon man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated burglary.

An ACT Policing officer. Picture by Karleen Minney

He is on remand for unrelated matters and is expected to face court next month in relation to the Lyneham incident.

ACT Policing said the investigation was continuing and it was yet to confirm the alleged actions of the two other people believed to be involved in the incident.

Anyone who can assist police was urged to contact Crime Stoppers ACT quoting reference number 8467214.

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