Woman allegedly slashes friend with samurai sword

Key points

• A 41-year-old woman, Samantha Jane Schubert, has been refused bail by the ACT Magistrates Court over an alleged attack on her friend with a samurai-style sword. Police allege the attack happened at a south Canberra home after an argument. The friend raised her hands and was cut on a finger.
• Police also allege Schubert then stole the friend's car and left. She was found on foot in Gordon early on Sunday.
• Schubert was remanded in custody and the matter was adjourned to 3 November. No pleas have been entered.