Attempted murder charge, Jandowae
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with attempted murder after a vehicle was allegedly driven at an officer at Jandowae on Friday night.
It will be alleged around 10.45pm an officer intercepted a sedan on High Street and was speaking with the driver when he made threats towards the officer, turned the vehicle sharply and reversed into the male officer. The officer was forced to jump out of the way and the vehicle crashed into the nearby police vehicle.
It will further be alleged the man accelerated again towards the officer, forcing him to move out of the way to avoid being struck.
The vehicle then drove away.
The 45-year-old senior constable sustained minor injuries.
An 18-year-old Jinghi man has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, threatening violence and obstructing police.
He is due to appear in the Dalby Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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