Update: Attempted murder & torture, Anstead
Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man at a rural property at Anstead on July 18 are appealing for public assistance.
Indooroopilly CIB Officer in Charge, Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Gundry said the investigation was progressing.
“We now believe a man who goes by the nickname of ‘Whitey’, as well as a woman who may be known to him, may be able to assist with our enquiries,” he said.
“Police have received an encouraging amount of feedback from the public, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their assistance so far.
“Investigators are currently progressing a number of lines of enquiry, but we would like to continue to appeal for anybody who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Essendon Street around 8pm on July 18 to please come forward.”
A 30-year-old was in a shed on the Essendon Road property when he was struck in the head with an unknown implement.
He was then locked in a tool box in the shed until he was discovered the following morning around 7am.
Detective Senior Sergeant Gundry said police were also investigating the theft of property from same residence.
“We believe it is likely that whoever is behind the assault is also responsible for stealing a number of items from the home where the shed is located.
“It doesn’t matter how insignificant you might think your information is, we’d like to hear from you. Even small pieces of information can make a difference.”
The victim had sustained life threatening head injuries and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
He was later stabilised and has since been released from hospital.
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.
