Police have investigated a reported incident at a unit block in Surfers Paradise this afternoon and have found no evidence of gunshots. Furthermore, police are not searching for an alleged gunman. Residents in Surfers Paradise and the surrounding area are advised that it is safe to go about their business. If you have information for […]
Police have charged a 25-year-old man with serious assault following an incident last night at a home on Corveth Street at Thuringowa Central. About 10.20pm paramedics attended the address to treat another man, when the 25-year-old man became aggressive. It’s alleged he assaulted a 44-year-old male paramedic by shaking him. It is alleged the man […]
Police are investigating after an explosion left a 15-year-old boy in the Mackay Base Hospital with serious injuries. Around 3pm today, police were advised of the explosion at a Milton Street residence. It’s believed two boys had constructed two small devices from items used for parties. One of the devices exploded, leaving the 15-year-old boy […]
UPDATE (19/08/2013): This woman has been located safe and well. Police and SES personnel are currently searching areas of Newmarket, including Spencer Park, for a 38-year-old woman missing since early yesterday morning. Preliminary information suggests she walked away from an Enogerra Road, Newmarket address around 2am and has not been in contact with family or […]
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred this morning on Duck Creek Road at Kerry. A 4WD left the road early this morning and went down a steep embankment. It’s believed the male driver is deceased while a male passenger was thrown from the vehicle and has unknown injuries. Police […]
Police are searching for three men following an armed robbery at a hotel on Central Park Avenue at Ashmore. About 10.15pm two employees were preparing to close the hotel when they were confronted by three men wearing balaclavas. Two of the men were armed with handguns. The three men forced the employees into the office […]
Police are searching for a man following an incident at Hillcrest that left a 16-year-old teenage male in the Princess Alexandra hospital with a stab wound. About 6pm the teenage male was approached by the man on Johnson Road at Hillcrest and a discussion led to an altercation. It’s alleged the man drew a knife […]
Police have charged a 28-year-old man with unlawful wounding following an incident in a hotel on Eagle Street. About 7pm, the 28-year-old man and a 41-year-old man became involved in an altercation. During the altercation, the victim was struck on the head with a glass, causing a laceration to the left side of his head. […]
Police are searching for a man following an attempted armed robbery of a restaurant on Anzac Avenue at Kallangur. About 7.20pm, employees noticed a man at the cash register. When the employees went to the man he produced a knife. The man then fled the store empty handed. There were no injuries. He is described […]
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a man at Annerley this evening. Initial information suggests around 7.30pm a man allegedly armed with a hand gun demanded money from the victim in the driveway of a Real Street address. The offender fled on foot after being handed a sum of cash. The victim, a 32-year-old […]