An emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Virginia has been revoked following a large factory fire this afternoon.
Initial inquiries suggest around 3.30pm police and emergency services attended a large fire that had broken out in an industrial building on Pritchard Road.
An emergency situation was declared and an exclusion zone was put in place.
The PSPA was revoked at 11.10pm.
One lane from Sandgate Road westbound onto Pritchard Road has reopened to traffic and will remain in place throughout the night and into peak hour tomorrow morning.
While the fire is now out, there is some smoke haze in the area with fire crews still at the site hosing down the area to prevent re-ignition.
A crime scene has been declared, and scientific officers and fire investigators will attend the scene tomorrow morning to determine whether they are able to safely investigate the cause.
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LGBTI officers march proudly in uniform for third year running
Commissioner Ian Stewart will be on hand at today’s Brisbane Pride rally and march to wave off the Queensland Police contingent.
Around 30 officers and staff will proudly march in their uniforms for the third year in a row, after the Commissioner made the historic decision to allow it in 2015.
Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin and Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon will march with the QPS contingent.
Commissioner Stewart said QPS officers and staff marching at Pride in uniform was fast becoming an important tradition for the Service.
“The sight of serving Queensland police officers marching in uniform with their LGBTI colleagues, friends and the wider community sends a powerful message that the QPS is an organisation that values diversity,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“QPS participating in the march also reinforces our commitment to the LGBTI community to keep them safe.
“I hope that our continued involvement in events like Pride will build on the important work that
Attempted robbery, Aspley
Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Aspley last night.
Around 8:45pm, the 38-year-old male driver attended an address on Robinson Road West to pick up a fare with two passengers.
On arrival, he exited the vehicle to put up the third row of seats and while adjusting the seat, one of the passengers struck him in the head with a wine bottle.
The second passenger entered the driver’s seat however, the driver managed to removed him before both passengers fled.
Both men are described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance around 170cms, slim builds and aged between 20-25 years.
The taxi driver sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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Serious traffic crash, Enoggera
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a traffic crash at Enoggera this morning.
Preliminary investigations suggest the 23-year-old Everton Hills man was travelling southbound along Samford Road on his motorcycle when he struck a gutter and lost control around 2.15am.
The rider sustained significant head injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Burglary, Everton Hills
Detectives are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from Everton Hills overnight.
Initial information suggests that at 10.40pm, three men were seen on the driveway of a residence on Olearia Street.
A man who lived at the house has confronted the trio and was threatened by one of the men with a knife and chased down the street.
The man returned a short time later and the three men stole a laptop, a phone and red coloured four-wheel drive that was parked in the driveway.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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Armed robbery, Grange
Police are investigating after a business was robbed tonight at Grange.
Initial inquires indicate around 9pm a man has entered a bottle shop on Grange Road and threatened a male staff member with a knife, demanding money.
The staff member complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
He is described as 170cm tall, Caucasian in appearance and a slim build.
Anyone who has further information or dashcam or CCTV vision which may assist is asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
Update: Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach
Police have released images in their appeal for public information to help identify a man who was located deceased at Main Beach on Wednesday.
Around 8.20pm officers were called to Main Beach after a man was found unconscious at the beach.
He was declared deceased a short time later and his death is not being considered as suspicious.
Police have conducted extensive investigations but they have been unable to identify the man at this stage.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, believed to be around 60-70 years old and of a slim build.
He was found wearing blue shorts, Dunlop Volley running shoes and was wearing a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) bracelet and a watch with a brown leather strap (pictured).
Serious assault police, Carseldine
Police have charged a man following an assault incident at Carseldine this afternoon.
At about 1.30pm, officers attended a service station on Gympie Road in relation to man allegedly causing a disturbance.
When police approached the man, it is alleged the man punched an officer in the face and punched and kicked the second officer.
After a brief struggle the man was arrested.
It is alleged whilst searching the man, police located a large machete hidden in the man’s pants.
Both officers received bruising as a result of the incident.
The 29-year-old Caboolture man is charged with two counts of serious assault police and one count each of public nuisance and possess knife in a public place.
The man will appear in the Sandgate Magistrates Court on September 14.
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Update – Wounding, South Brisbane
Detectives investigating the stabbing and robbery of a security guard at a school in South Brisbane this morning have released the identity of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Khia Gribben, 25, was last seen at a bus stop located outside Lutwyche City shopping centre on Gympie Road just after 6am.
Police wish to speak with him in relation to the wounding incident where a male security guard was approached by another man at a school on Graham Street around 5.25am.
The 51-year-old security guard was stabbed multiple times and had property stolen. He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he underwent surgery and is currently in a stable condition.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Khia Gribben or know his whereabouts to call Triple Zero. Member of the public are advised not to approach him.
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Serious assault, Stafford
Police have charged a man following a disturbance in Stafford last night.
At 9:35pm, officers attended a residence on Webster Road where they located an injured woman.
It will be alleged that upon entering the front of the home, a man has tried to stop police by kicking a male Constable in the chest and throat.
It will be further alleged, after attempting to barricade himself inside of the house, the man became aggressive towards the officers as they tried to take him into custody.
The woman and the officer received treatment to minor injuries at the scene.
A 27-year-old Stafford man has been charged with several offences including two counts each of serious assault police, one count of deprivation of liberty and one count of assault occasioning bodily harm.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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