Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man at Petrie Terrace this morning have established an investigation centre at City Station.
At around 4am officers were called to the intersection of Milton Road and Petrie Terrace following reports a man had been assaulted.
It is believed a verbal altercation occurred between two men who were crossing Milton Road, and a man in a vehicle which was travelling inbound on Milton Road. The car stopped and a man exited the vehicle assaulting one of the pedestrians.
Emergency services attended and transported the man, aged in his early 30s, to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition with stab wounds to his abdomen and back.
Police are appealing for the man and the woman, who was travelling with him, to come forward.
Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on Milton Road between 3.30am and 4am and has further information or dashcam vision
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Update: Serious traffic incident, Bowen Hills
A 58-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries into an alleged hit and run traffic incident in Bowen Hills overnight.
Around 1am police were called to the intersection of Hamilton Place and Campbell Street after a woman was found on the roadway with significant injuries.
The 27-year-old woman was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery this morning and remains in a critical condition.
After reviewing CCTV in the area, investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit believe the woman was struck by a heavy vehicle (pictured).
They are appealing for anyone who may have seen the distinctive vehicle or has dash cam footage in the Bowen Hills area overnight to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered
Serious traffic incident, Windsor
A man has been hit by a vehicle in Windsor.
Just before 7.10pm, a man was crossing Bowen Street when he was hit by a sports/suburban utility vehicle (SUV).
The man, believed to be in his 60s or 70s, has been transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Cops and Robbers park run, Saturday October 14
Come join in at your local Cops and Robbers park run Saturday 14 October, 2017.
The morning will help build community relationships and highlight police health and wellness.
Parkrun starts at 7am on Saturday, and usually takes no more than an hour to complete the 5 kilometers even for those who are a little less fit.
The park run is open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and people of every ability are encouraged to take part. From walkers or those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.
Local Acting Senior Sergeant Kelly Bright attends parkrun every Saturday.
LOCATIONS:
Sandgate parkrun
North Lakes parkrun
Warner parkrun
Petrie parkrun
Mitchelton parkrun
Bunyaville parkrun
The park runners love a dress up and if they choose to! Individual park runners can wear light-hearted themed robber outfits (think Hamburgler).
For further information please email Acting Senior Sergeant Kelly Bright by clicking here.
Local officer saves kingfisher bird
Every now and then at Road Policing Command our officers are extended an opportunity to show there is much more to the job than just issuing speeding fines.
Today was one such instance. At around 4:50am this morning, RPC officer Senior Constable Amanda Woodley was on her way to work when she spotted a kingfisher bird sitting in the middle of Robinson Road West.
Senior Constable Woodley immediately pulled over and placed the frightened bird in her car where it perched itself up on a drink cooler.
After arriving at work Senior Constable Woodley called a local vet who transported the kingfisher to the RSPCA.
The kingfisher is now doing well and despite no obvious injuries is undoubtedly suffering a little emotionally from the experience.
Without the quick thinking of Senior Constable Woodley it is likely the kingfisher would have been tragically run over.
Lucky for the kingfisher it is expected to make a full recovery and
Connecting with local businesses
Stafford Police were invited to visit the newly opened Coles Express at Kedron this week to check out the brand new venue and meet the management team.
Stafford Crime Prevention Officer Senior Constable Diana, Store Manager Taryn, Stafford Police Officer in Charge Acting Senior Sergeant Nathan Booth and Regional Security and Loss Prevention Advisor James Brown
The officers provided the staff with business security tips and information to assist them in doing their jobs.
Stafford Police were pleased to attend and build on positive connections with staff as all businesses in the Stafford Police Division play a key role in crime reduction.
Business owners and managers are encouraged to contact Stafford Crime Prevention office on 3364 1897 to find out how to connect with local police.
For more business security information click here
Dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Deagon
Three people have been charged and a fourth person is currently assisting police after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven from police at Brighton early this morning.
It will be alleged just after midnight police located a stolen car with false number plates travelling on Binden Street in Brighton which drove away at speed.
It is further alleged the car was driven in a dangerous manner on the wrong side of the road and at speed through a roadworks zone into Deagon. The vehicle has driven back into Sandgate along Wakefield Street and Brighton Road.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Kennerly Street, Sandgate and the vehicle continued to travel at speed along Bracken Ridge Road and south onto the Gateway Motorway at Deagon before ramming a passing van, forcing it to stop.
The four occupants of the stolen car allegedly forced the 66-year-old male driver of the van out of his
Appeal for assistance, traffic crash, Windsor
Police are continuing to investigate a single vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Windsor.
At 1.50am, a white four-wheel-drive was travelling along Somerset Street when it crashed into a wall and burst into flames.
One boy was transported to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital with a broken femur and wrist.
Two boys were taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with one suffering from a serious abdominal injury, and the other from a suspected broken wrist.
All three boys remain in hospital.
Officers are appealing to anyone that may have been travelling in the area at the time and has dashcam or witnessed anything to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs
Fraud, Brisbane
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with a fraud mater on May 9.
Initial inquires indicate three unauthorised withdrawals were made from a bank account belonging to a New South Wales man.
A man claiming to be the owner of the account attended two banks in Newmarket and South Bank with what is believed to be fake ID to make three cash withdrawals.
Anyone who recognises the man or can be of any further assistance is urged to contact police.
Traffic crash, Windsor
Police are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash after a vehicle collided with a concrete wall in Windsor this morning.
At 1.50am, a white four-wheel-drive was travelling along Somerset Street when it crashed into a wall, injuring the three 15-year-old boys inside the vehicle.
The vehicle burst into flames upon impact.
One boy was transported to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital with a broken femur and wrist.
Two boys were taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with one suffering from a serious abdominal injury, and the other from a suspected broken wrist.
The vehicle had been stolen from a Lyons Terrace address in Windsor shortly before the crash.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au