Gang attacks man with clawhammer, golf club

Police are looking for up to eight men who bashed a man in Sydney’s west last night.

Officers say about 10 men assaulted the 21-year-old in the driveway of his Campsie home, using a claw hammer and a broken golf club at about 8:30pm (AEDT).

The victim was left with bruising and swelling to his face and head.

Two people were arrested nearby and taken to Campsie Police Station for questioning.

An 18-year-old was charged with affray while another man was released without charge.

Anyone with information about the attack is urged to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police hunt sports club thieves

Dongara police are seeking public help to catch those responsible for the burglary of two sports clubs.

The offenders struck on Monday night, stealing a television from the golf club and two outboard motors from the Dongara Denison Surf Lifesaving Club.

Police believe the two burglaries are linked and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Islamabad police nabs security official turned suicide bomber

Islamabad, Mar.23 (ANI): Pakistani police officials have reportedly nabbed two suspected suicide bombers here and also recovered a suicide jacket from their possession.

Confirming the report, acting Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Bani Amin, told reporters here that the suspects Noor Jehan and Rehmat Gul worked for the Qari Hussain Group based in the Orakzai Agency.

Amin said that Jehan was a former Frontier Constabulary (FC) constable, who was kidnapped by militants in 2007, and was released 25 days later after being brainwashed.

After Jehan was released he once again joined his service but ran away with his uniform a few days later. The FC uniform was used by Jehan and his other associates to transport explosives to Islamabad, he informed.

Jehan was also involved in the bombing of the World Food Programme (WFP) building in Islamabad in 2009, The Dawn reports.

According to sources, during investigations, Jehan and his other accomplice revealed that were planning to target some strategic locations in Islamabad, which included the Serena Hotel, District Courts, French Club, Police 15 office and other important government installations.

They were also chalking out plans to kidnap the Jordanian Ambassador. (ANI)

Islamabad police nabs security official turned suicide bomber

Islamabad, Mar.23 (ANI): Pakistani police officials have reportedly nabbed two suspected suicide bombers here and also recovered a suicide jacket from their possession.

Confirming the report, acting Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Bani Amin, told reporters here that the suspects Noor Jehan and Rehmat Gul worked for the Qari Hussain Group based in the Orakzai Agency.

Amin said that Jehan was a former Frontier Constabulary (FC) constable, who was kidnapped by militants in 2007, and was released 25 days later after being brainwashed.

After Jehan was released he once again joined his service but ran away with his uniform a few days later. The FC uniform was used by Jehan and his other associates to transport explosives to Islamabad, he informed.

Jehan was also involved in the bombing of the World Food Programme (WFP) building in Islamabad in 2009, The Dawn reports.

According to sources, during investigations, Jehan and his other accomplice revealed that were planning to target some strategic locations in Islamabad, which included the Serena Hotel, District Courts, French Club, Police 15 office and other important government installations.

They were also chalking out plans to kidnap the Jordanian Ambassador. (ANI)