Accused kidnapper allegedly posted videos of brutal assaults to social media

Key points

• A 27-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly posting videos of himself assaulting a victim to social media. Police allege the defendant assaulted the man at his home in Dunlop, Canberra, on Saturday, demanding the return of stolen cash.
• The victim suffered cuts, facial fractures, and bruising. The defendant allegedly drove the man to Queanbeyan, NSW, on Sunday, continuing the assault while recording it.
• The victim regained consciousness near Lance Hill Avenue in Dunlop and sought help. The defendant appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where a mental health assessment was ordered.