Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Windsor

Police arrested a man and woman after they allegedly evaded police in a stolen car in Windsor last night.
Around 11pm, officers observed a stolen Holden Commodore utility travelling north on Bowen Bridge Road at Herston.
It is then alleged the car accelerated away before crashing the vehicle into nearby parkland.
The pair were arrested and taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
A 38-year-old Stafford woman has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, fail to stop motor vehicle, driving a vehicle with a suspended licence, possess property having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence and unlawful possession of a category M weapon (knuckleduster).
She was issued with a Notice to Appear in the Brisbane Magistrate Court on November 1.
A 50-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries.
The car was allegedly stolen from a Nile Street home in Woolloongabba sometime overnight

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Police officer suspended, Brisbane Region

A 42-year-old male senior constable from the Brisbane Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is the subject of an investigation in relation to off-duty conduct involving allegations of inappropriate behaviour including assault and domestic violence, offences against the Telecommunications Act and improper access to a restricted computer system whilst on duty.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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