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Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle at Bracken Ridge this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate, a motorcycle was travelling northbound on the Gateway Motorway around 3.50pm when it collided with a car and then a truck.
The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old Stafford Heights man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone in the area with dash cam footage is urged to contact police.

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.

Quote this reference number: QP1902132697

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Police are seeking assistance to identify a man who assaulted another man in Brisbane last month.
Just before 5pm on September 24, two men were walking along George Street when one man has tried to pass the other, who was on his phone.
The 45-year-old man inadvertently clipped the man’s shoe which has caused the man to turn and strike him in the face.
He then continued to verbally abuse the man before walking off.
The 45-year-old sustained injuries to his jaw as a result of the strike.
Anyone who can identify the man is urged to come forward to police.

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

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Police investigating the serious assault of a woman at the Sandgate foreshore on October 22 have released a computer-generated image of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigation.
At around 7.45am a man and the 68-year-old woman had an altercation over the man’s dog.
The man allegedly spat on the woman and punched the woman in the face, causing the woman to lose consciousness and fall to the ground.
The man is described as aged in his 30s, Caucasian with an olive complexion, about 180cm tall and was seen wearing a yellow top, dark pants, no shoes and walking a grey American Staffy.
He was last seen walking towards Second Avenue with his dog.
The 68-year-old woman was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police continue appealing for anyone that witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to contact police. As you

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Next week, little zombies, ghosts and witches will take to the streets for Halloween trick or treating.
We understand that not everybody celebrates this fang-tastic night, so we have created some posters that you can display on your door or in a prominent position at your home, indicating whether or not you welcome trick or treaters, or don’t wish to be disturbed.
Click here to download a colour copy of the trick or treaters are welcome here sign, or click here for black and white.
Alternatively, click here for the no thanks poster.

While we all love a good scare, the Queensland Police Service wants to remind community members to creep it real and ensure the safety of children is top priority.
To make sure your Halloween doesn’t become a nightmare, trick or treaters should:

Be accompanied by a trusted, responsible adult monster at all times;
Always walk, not run, between houses and stick to the footpath rather

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On Wednesday, October 16, the Gateway Mutual Aid Group (GMAG) hosted its annual poster judging for the 2020 Community, Safety and Environment calendar.
The Officer in Charge of Hendra Police Station, Senior Sergeant Leonie Scott, is committed to continue to build strong partnerships with industry stakeholders by attending regular committee meetings.
She also gets actively involved in discussions to assist in preventing incidents and mitigating potential impact to life, property, the community and the environment in the event of a major emergency.
The primary objective of this collective Gateway Mutual Aid Group was to ensure that a pool of resources can be readily available to assist police and emergency services in combatting a major emergency on an industrial site within the Hendra Policing Division.
Every year, this industry group coordinates and promotes greater community awareness of safety messages by asking six local primary schools to participate in the publishing of a local calendar.
Children submit

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Police have charged a man following the death of two people in a traffic crash in Bald Hills on October 16.
It will be alleged Mitsubishi 4WD, which was stolen from Chamberlain Street in Toowoomba on October 14, was sighted by police on Lutwyche Road in Windsor at 11.50pm.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, however it will be alleged it evaded police and fled at speed.
The vehicle then allegedly travelled north on Gympie Road whilst in the southbound lanes, where it collided with a second vehicle which was travelling south.
The 36-year-old male driver of the second vehicle and the 32-year-old male front seat passenger in the first vehicle were declared deceased at the scene.
The 28-year-old male driver and the 32-year-old rear passenger of the first vehicle were both transported to hospital.
A 28-year-old Wilsonton man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and serious assault police and one count each of

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On Sunday November 17, it will be all hands will be on deck as Hendra Police host a community event at the Nudgee Boat Ramp, focused on summer safety.
With the generous support of many partner agencies and fellow officers, the morning should be a great outing for the whole family and our aim is to share information about water safety, summer preparedness, vessel safety, vehicle and personal safety.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions to help get your home and or vessel in ship shape condition for a safe summer. Fresh coffee and a yummy sausage sizzle will be available thanks to Leanne Linnard MP.
So cast away any other plans and come join officers from the QPS including the Water Police and Dive Squad units, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, SES and Volunteer Marine Rescue, who will all have some oarsome displays on hand, along with shipmates from Brisbane City

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Police are investigating a serious assault of a woman at the Sandgate foreshore this morning.
Initial investigations indicate between 7am and 7:30am, a man and the 68-year-old woman had an altercation over the man’s dog.
The man has allegedly spat on the woman and punched her in the face, causing the woman to lose consciousness and fall to the ground.
The man is described as aged in his 30s, Caucasian with an olive complexion, about 180cm tall and was seen wearing a yellow top, dark pants, no shoes and walking a grey American Staffy.
He was last seen walking towards Second Avenue with his dog.
The 68-year-old woman was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone that witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to contact police. As you may be able to assist in the investigation.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444

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Two boys have been charged after a number of vehicles were broken into in Bracken Ridge on Wednesday night.
Police were contacted after a resident observed two boys entering a vehicle in Bungowla Street.
Local police, with the assistance of the Dog Squad, were able to locate the two boys nearby.
Further inquires revelled a number of vehicles were entered in Bungowla and Kironan Streets in Bracken Ridge, with various items stolen, including a set of keys.
A 15-year-old Redcliffe boy has been charged with six counts of break and enter, one count of attempted break and enter and one count of obstruct a police officer.
A 17-year-old Redcliffe boy has been charged with five counts of break and enter, one count of attempted break and enter and one count of possessing dangerous drugs.
Both boys will be dealt with under provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Police are reminding residents to be vigilant with their home

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For three days this week between October 16 and October 18, the Allan Border Fields at Albion was host to elite athletes hitting it for six and competing in the INAS Global Games – T20 Australia vs England Cricketing Comp.
The INAS Global Games is the world’s biggest sports event for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Games to date have been fuelled with fierce competition and a real sense of patriotic spirit, but after day two, England seem to be proving hard to beat.
Hendra Police with some of the team.
With an international line up of athletes playing on home grounds, Hendra Police were detailed to provide a strong security presence for this three day event.
So if in the area, you would have seen officers from Hendra performing patrols of the grounds and car parking surrounds, so that sporting events like these can continue with no disruption to this international sporting event.
Expect

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