Attempted murder charge, Chermside
A 43-year-old man has been charged following a suspicious house fire at Chermside earlier this week.
Around 4am on Wednesday, February 5, police and emergency services were called to a house well alight on Bundal Street.
A 50-year-old Chermside woman was rescued from the building by firefighters after attempts by neighbours were unsuccessful.
She was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Yesterday afternoon, detectives arrested and charged a 43-year-old Spring Hill man with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) and arson (domestic violence offence).
He was denied police bail and will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2000249875.
