Crime
Dead man found in home north of Brisbane
Police received a call about 9am, and arrived at the Burpengary home a short time later.
- William Davis
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Brisbane police officer charged following alleged stalking
The 49-year-old sergeant was stood down from active duty.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Police ‘missed chances’ to protect woman killed by husband, inquest told
An internal police review found Kelly Wilkinson’s husband had incorrectly been granted bail by police.
- Rex Martinich
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- Queensland Police
Armed man shot near highway after fleeing crash, police say
The police union alleges the man brandished the same gun in a neighbourhood dispute the day before he was shot by officers.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
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- Queensland Police
Police shoot man dead during welfare check in Brisbane’s east
Police said they were forced to shoot the 21-year-old after he threatened officers with a knife.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Police shoot man dead in Tingalpa
Police have shot a man dead in the eastern Brisbane suburb of Tingalpa after being called to the scene for a welfare check.
Appeal judges question ‘exceptional circumstances’ that allowed rapist to walk free
Queensland’s attorney-general lodged an appeal after the man escaped jail time, despite being convicted of inflicting abuse on his younger sister over many years.
- Marissa Calligeros
Accused-killer mum whose son died at police station remains behind bars
The young mother was charged with manslaughter over her three-year-old’s death in police station foyer. Her lawyer has not applied for bail.
- Rex Martinich
School locked down after man attempts to break into car with child inside
Police were called to reports of a man trying to break into a car near the school about 3:30pm on Thursday.
- Julius Dennis
Alleged axe attack victims ‘terrified’ over bail bid
Two people allegedly injured by a tomahawk-wielding neighbour are “over the moon” the accused attacker is in custody after being terrified he would get bail.
- Rex Martinich