Robbery with violence, Brendale
Police have arrested five people following an alleged robbery with violence in Brendale early this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 12:25am two groups of people in two vehicles pulled over on Old North Road, following a verbal altercation.
It will be alleged the altercation then became physical, with the 47-year-old male driver of one car being assaulted and his car stolen.
The male driver was transported to Redcliffe Hospital for treatment of serious facial injuries.
Police responded and established a cordon and patrols located five people in the Brendale area, who were taken into custody.
Investigations are continuing.
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