Police have transported a 20-year-old man, who was in custody in Southport Watchhouse, to hospital after he attempted to harm himself on Saturday (April 14) evening.
He was observed attempting to harm himself inside his cell at approximately 6pm and Watchhouse staff responded immediately.
He was conveyed to hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service for precautionary assessment.
The man was in custody for breaching bail conditions after allegedly entering a Major Events Area (MEA) at Currumbin yesterday.
As with all incidents of this nature, the matter has been referred to Ethical Standards Command.
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.
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Fatal traffic crash, Rosevale
Police are investigating following a fatal traffic crash at Rosevale this morning.
Preliminary information indicates around 4.40am a car travelling northbound on Rosevale Road lost control and struck a power pole before crossing the roadway and rolling.
The driver of the vehicle, a 56-year-old Rosevale man, was located deceased at the scene.
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.
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Robbery with violence, Brisbane City
Police are investigating a violent robbery incident that occurred in Brisbane City early this morning.
At about 3am, two men sitting in Cathedral Park on Wharf Street were approached by a man and a woman who demanded one of the men’s phone and threatened him with a metal pipe.
The female offender struck one of the men with the pipe resulting in the man handing over his mobile phone and wallet.
The two offenders fled the scene on foot with the property towards Astor Terrace.
The male victim received a possible broken thumb as a result of the altercation.
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 per day.
Fatal traffic crash, Brightview
Police are investigating after a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Brightview early this morning.
Initial investigations indicate at about 12.26am, a vehicle travelling east on Brightview Road left the road and rolled a number of times before coming to a rest.
The 45-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No one else was injured during the incident.
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.
Armed robbery, Coopers Plains
Police are investigating after a violent robbery incident that occurred at Coopers Plains yesterday evening.
At about 10pm, the male victim attended Clinton Street in response to an advertisement on an online classifieds site for the sale of a mobile phone.
The victim was met by two men and a conversation was had during which the victim requested to sight identification and a receipt.
The victim was then assaulted by the two men along with a third male offender. The three offenders punched the victim to the face and assaulted him with a stick.
The offenders demanded the victim hand over his personal property which the man complied with.
The three offenders fled the scene with a sum of cash, a mobile phone and other personal property belonging to the victim.
The victim received bruising and cuts to his face and body and was transported to a Brisbane hospital for treatment.
Police believe this offence is linked
Robbery with violence, Chermside
Police are investigating a violent robbery incident that occurred at Chermside early this morning.
At about 12.05am, a man delivering pizzas to an address at Kuran Street was confronted by a group of approximately eight males and females.
One of the men demanded the victim hand over his car keys and money.
When the victim refused, the male offender punched and kicked the man to the head a number of times.
The victim ran from the scene however returned a short time later to find the pizzas stolen from the vehicle.
The man received medical treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
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 per day.
Attempted robbery charge, Woolloongabba
Police investigating an attempted armed robbery at Woolloongabba yesterday evening have charged a man in relation to the incident.
It is alleged at about 10.10pm, a man entered a service station on Logan Road armed with a screwdriver and demanded money from the staff member.
The male staff member refused and asked the man to leave.
The man fled the scene without any property or cash.
It is alleged police located the man approximately 100 metres from the incident in possession of a screwdriver and a knife.
A 36-year-old South Brisbane man is charged with one count of attempted robbery and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 16.
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
Armed robbery, Kangaroo Point
Police are investigating after a violent robbery incident that occurred at Kangaroo Point yesterday evening.
At about 8.40pm, three men attended Pearson Street in response to an advertisement on an online classifieds site for the sale of a mobile phone.
The men were met by four males and after an exchange of money, the men were assaulted by the males who were armed with sticks.
One of the male offenders then threatened one of the men with a knife and demanded additional money which the man complied with.
The three men then ran to a taxi and locked themselves inside whilst the male offenders commenced damaging the taxi with the sticks.
The male offenders then fled the scene with a sum of cash.
Two of the assaulted men received cuts and abrasions to their face and arms.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form
Breach of bail offence, Currumbin
Two people have been arrested after police located them unlawfully inside a Major Events Area (MEA) at Currumbin.
The pair were both arrested around 11am for a breach of bail conditions offence.
A 20-year-old Northern Territory man and a 21-year-old Queensland woman are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The Queensland Police Service respects the right of people to protest lawfully and peacefully in Queensland but will not tolerate disruptive behaviour during the Commonwealth Games and associated events.
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.



