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Car enthusiasts allegedly attack ACT police officers amid reports of dangerous driving and drinking
A group of car enthusiasts allegedly attacked ACT police last night as officers investigated heavy drinking and dangerous driving across Canberra.
Key points:
- Large crowds gathered to watch illegal driving at at least three sites on Friday night
- Police say they were attacked upon arriving at a gathering in Fyshwick
- Officers closed a busy street in inner-city Braddon due to safety concerns
Officers were also forced to close off a busy street in the inner-city suburb of Braddon in an attempt to disperse a growing, rowdy crowd.
ACT and New South Wales police are now investigating footage from two sites in Canberra and one on the Federal Highway in NSW, just across the border in Sutton.
Speaking to media today, ACT Policing Detective Inspector…
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