Police have revoked an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act after a suspicious school fire at Morningside earlier this morning. Shortly after 3am police and emergency services attended the facility at Pashen Street with several buildings destroyed and a number of others sustaining significant damage. The declaration was made at 3.25am and revoked […]
Category: Updates from Queensland Police News
Charges over alleged motorcycle thefts, Morningside
Police have charged four boys with over 50 charges, following investigations into a string of alleged motorcycle thefts and burglaries. The arrests come as a swift response to offences allegedly committed in the last month on the south side of Brisbane. Morningside police will allege during the execution of several search warrants, the youths had […]
Wet roads on the mountains, Mt Zero – take extra care
Inner West Patrol Group are appealing for all road users to drive with care on our mountain roads during these wet conditions. Police are urging community members to be aware of the changing road conditions, as the wet weather will bring debris to the roadway making the roads very slippery. Please take extra care. Our […]
Can you help NHW The Gap
The Inner West Crime Prevention Office is currently seeking residents and businesses in The Gap who would like to get involved with Neighbourhood Watch (NHW). NHW is a community run program that is assisted by the Queensland Police Service. It is a great way to share information and to promote a safe and secure community. […]
Update – Attempted armed robbery, Darra
Detectives investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Darra supermarket last week have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with over the incident. Around 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 9 the man entered the Monier Road store carrying a machete. At the time several employees who observed the man enter the store […]
Update – Death investigation, Mount Gravatt East
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man at a Mount Gravatt East residence overnight. Around 9.30pm officers attended the Hoff Street residence where the man was located deceased. A crime scene has been declared and investigations by detectives and forensic officers are continuing. Detectives are working to establish […]
Update – Armed robbery, Durack
Investigations are continuing into an armed robbery at Durack on Saturday October 13. About 8.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered a petrol station on Inala Avenue and demanded cash from a 28-year-old female employee. The man fled the scene a short time later with a quantity of cash, heading north along Blunder Road. […]
Road safety operation, Ferny Grove Division
On Wednesday September 19, Inner West Police continued their long-term cooperative Road Safety Operations with Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), targeting behaviours and vehicle issues that lead to crashes. Of the 583 vehicles inspected, 16 were issued Defect Notice Infringements for matters that would concern any reasonable road user such as vehicles without […]
If it’s flooded, forget it!
Wet conditions will again be a threat on Queensland roads over the next few days and Brisbane West Police are urging motorists to take extra care when driving. It is a good time to familiarise yourself with some simple safety tips. Avoid flooded roads, creeks and watercourses. Flood waters can be fast-moving and unpredictable. Slow […]
Inner West residents, are you storm ready?
When it comes to extreme weather events (such as storms) in Queensland, it’s not so much a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. So, the more prepared we are, the faster we’ll bounce back. In preparation for this storm season, the Premier of Queensland officially launched the start of ‘Get Storm Ready’ week campaign. The campaign […]