Canberra man accused of ramming, shooting at car denied bail

A 20-year-old Canberra man faces serious charges after allegedly ramming and shooting at another vehicle in Belconnen earlier this week. The man appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court charged with discharging a firearm at a car and furious driving, and has been refused bail.

According to police, the incident occurred on Monday night when the accused, driving a Ford Focus, encountered individuals in a Holden Cruze. It is alleged he repeatedly rammed the Holden before firing a gun at the car. Fortunately, none of the occupants were injured. The Holden was later found abandoned after its occupants contacted authorities.

During the bail hearing, the defense lawyer argued for the man's release, citing his role as the sole owner and operator of a barber shop and his financial support for his parents. The lawyer contended that his absence would leave the business without management. However, Magistrate James Stewart denied the bail application, stating that the presented circumstances did not meet the necessary threshold for special or exceptional reasons.

The man was subsequently remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again in June. Police had arrested him earlier on Friday after stopping a vehicle on the Federal Highway, where they allegedly found a car key believed to be linked to the incident.

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