Update 2 – Emergent declaration, charges, Kangaroo Point

Police have charged a man following investigations into a suspicious item located at a toilet block at Kangaroo Point last night.

The item was discovered around 8.30pm with an emergent declaration being made under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 11pm. The declaration was revoked at 12.35am after the item was declared safe.

A 28-year-old man from Deception Bay was charged with bomb hoax – place article/substance and bomb hoax – falsely state/inform bomb present. He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today (January 22).

A second man was released without charge.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.