Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

A woman has been seriously injured following a stabbing incident at Forest Lake this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 3.30am a 46-year-old man entered an address on Collina Crescent and assaulted a 37-year-old woman with a knife.
The woman sustained numerous stab wounds to her upper body.
An 18-year-old man who attempted to prevent the attack was also stabbed multiple times in the arms and hands.
The 46-year-old man then fled the scene.
The injured woman and man were transported to hospital, the woman with critical injuries.
At around 3.50am a 46-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene of traffic crash involving a car and truck on Formation Street at Wacol.
Investigations into the two incidents are continuing.
The woman and man were known to each other.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a

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Police are investigating a serious traffic crash in Sunnybank.
Just after 6.35am, a car travelling on Beenleigh Road hit a power pole and two trees, near the intersection with Jackson Road.
The 23-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious head injuries, internal injuries and broken bones.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating whether speed may have been a factor in the crash.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Detectives from the Southern Brisbane Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man after an incident involving the alleged deprivation of liberty of a woman using a ride sharing service last night.
Preliminary inquiries indicate around 11pm, the woman was being taken to a Fortitude Valley licensed premises when it is alleged the driver refused to pull over.
It will be further alleged the driver then continued to drive across Brisbane and New Farm for over an hour when the victim became concerned.
The driver is then alleged to have continued to south Brisbane via the Clem 7 Tunnel, driving in a concerning manner.
The victim attempted to get the attention of passing motorists, opening her door in an effort to get the driver to stop before he pulled over on the M1 and the woman called police.
A 45-year-old man from Logan Central has been charged with one count of deprivation of liberty and is

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The Queensland Police Service is again proud to be part of this year’s Ekka
Come along to the Police Display located with other Queensland Government agencies and collect your Junior Police ID, notebook and hat.
Hunt for clues within in the Police display, help solve the mystery of where things are located.

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Police are currently investigating a number of break and enter offences in the Holland Park area.
These offences have occurred over the past few days throughout the day.
Police are reminding residents in the area to check over their home and vehicle security before going to bed and leaving the house.
Please consider the following tips:

Doors and windows are always locked;
Garage doors are always locked and secured;
Vehicles inside garages and locked and secured with all valuables removed including garage remote controls;
Internal doors providing access to living areas from the garage are locked and secured and if no lock consider installing a lock for added security;
Consider installing an alarm system;
Ensure the removal of keys from security doors;
Remove objects such as ladders and bins that may be used to gain access to higher levels; and
Report suspicious activity including suspicious vehicles to police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information

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Police are appealing to members of the public to help identify two men involved in a road rage incident at Sherwood on April 21.
At about 2.30pm on Oxley Road, the driver of a blue Kia Sorento was involved in a road rage incident with the occupants of a white Toyota Landcruiser.
Investigations indicate that after an initial altercation between the drivers, two men exited the Landcruiser and kicked and punched the Kia causing damage to the vehicle.
The 72-year-old male driver of the Kia exited his car at which time the men raised their fists and threatened him. The 72-year-old man sustained a minor injury to his right forearm.
The male driver of a truck intervened in the incident resulting in the two men leaving the scene in the Landcruiser along Oxley Road.
Police are appealing to the truck driver who assisted the man or any other members of the public who may have

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Police Minister Mark Ryan and North Brisbane District Superintendent Katherine Innes are urging parents and carers to avoid losing children at the Ekka by collecting free wristbands and organising a meeting point should they become separated.
Superintendent Innes said the initiative had been a proven success for many years, ensuring that lost children at the Ekka were quickly reunited with their parents or caregivers. 44 children were successfully reunited with their parents in 2016.
“Police encourage parents to know where their children are at all times,” Superintendent Innes said.
“On arrival at the Ekka, parents should show their children where the police station is, teach them how to identify a police officer, and explain that they need to find a police officer if they become lost.
“We suggest taking a photo of your child on the day so that we know what the child is wearing and charge your mobile phone so the police

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Police have charged a man following investigations into the alleged kidnapping of a woman at Darra on Monday.
It is alleged that around 5pm on Monday, a 22-year-old woman was taken from an address and held against her will, assaulted and threatened with further violence.
It will further be alleged the woman was driven to a number of nearby locations and assaulted before being released yesterday.
The woman located police and was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
A 50-year-old San Remo (NSW) man was arrested in Grafton late yesterday by New South Wales Police and extradited to Queensland today.
He has been charged a number of serious offences including one count each of deprivation of liberty, kidnapping, common assault, enter premises to commit indictable offence, attempted robbery threatening violence and enter dwelling with intent.
The man is due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow (August 10).

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Police have charged a man following the execution of a search warrant this morning.
At around 8.40am police attended the Dykes Road home at Mount Gravatt East where they located a woman and a man.
It will be alleged as officers attempted to detain the man, he punched a male constable in the left eye and headbutted a male senior constable to the jaw.
A 31-year-old Mount Gravatt East man has been charged with two counts of serious assault police.
He is due to appear in the Holland Park Magistrates Court on September 19.
A 20-year-old Coorparoo woman has been issued with a notice to appear relating to possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils or pipes and possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence.
She is due to appear in Holland Park Magistrates Court on August 28.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or

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The long serving Officer in Charge of Upper Mount Gravatt Station, Senior Sergeant Steve Hollands has  been promoted to the rank of Inspector.
He will be transferring to take up a position as the Inspector, Strategy and Performance working with the Deputy Commissioner (Strategy, Policy and Performance) commencing Monday, August 14.
Senior Sergeant Hollands is sad to be leaving a great station but is looking forward to the challenge of working in a new environment.
Senior Sergeant Hollands has been the Officer in Charge since 2008 and during this period, he has undertaken extensive career development in roles including Patrol Inspector, Detective Inspector, Regional Duty Officer, Staff Officer and also as a support officer to the Deputy Commissioner (Regional Operations). For the past six months, he has been relieving as the Patrol Inspector, Bayside.
Senior Sergeant Hollands said that his time as the Officer in Charge of the Upper Mount Gravatt Station has been

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