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Hemmant Ford Falcon Fire Leaves Four Injured After Alleged Hooning Incident

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A Hemmant hooning allegation has returned to focus after police detailed an earlier Brisbane east incident in which a blue Ford Falcon allegedly caught fire during burnouts, leaving four people seriously injured.

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Hemmant Fire Followed Alleged Hooning Activity

A Brisbane east hooning case remains before the courts after an alleged Hemmant burnout incident left four people seriously injured earlier this year.

Police allege that, in the early hours of 8 March, several vehicles were involved in hooning activity across the Brisbane and Moreton areas before gathering at an industrial area in Hemmant.

A blue Ford Falcon was allegedly performing burnouts when the vehicle became engulfed in flames while four occupants were inside. All four occupants sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Among those injured was a 20-year-old Woolloongabba man, who sustained a critical leg injury during the fire. He remained in hospital for a month and required multiple surgeries.

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Charges Laid After Brisbane East Incident

Following investigations, a 24-year-old Woombye man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving while disqualified by court order, and unlawful conduct involving participation in hooning group activity.

Police allege the man was driving the vehicle at the time of the Hemmant incident. He is due to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 May.

A 20-year-old Kingston man was also charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a driver licence. He is expected to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 18 May.

The charges relate to an incident police have used to highlight the serious risks linked to alleged hooning behaviour, particularly when vehicles are used for burnouts in public or industrial areas.

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Hemmant Case Cited Amid Wider Hooning Crackdown

The Hemmant incident was raised alongside Operation X-Ray Antler, a separate long weekend police operation that disrupted an alleged hooning event across Brisbane and Ipswich between 2 and 3 May.

That operation resulted in eight people being charged, 66 traffic infringement notices being issued and two Ford Falcons being seized. Police said the more recent operation was part of ongoing efforts to detect, disrupt and take enforcement action against hooning offences.

While the Hemmant case is separate from the long weekend operation, it provides a stark example of the injury risks police associate with alleged hooning activity.

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Investigations connected to the wider hooning enforcement work remain ongoing, with police continuing targeted action across Brisbane and nearby districts.

Published 7-May-2026

Further Weapons Offence Charges in Morningside

Queensland Police has arrested two more individuals in connection with an ongoing investigation into a firearm discharge incident in a Morningside car park in July this year.

On July 20, at around 4:30 pm, police responded swiftly to a report from concerned citizens regarding an armed man in a car park at the intersection of Redfern Street and Wynnum Road. The area was secured, and a man was apprehended by 5:12 pm. A subsequent search of his utility vehicle unveiled a disturbing find: a substantial machete, a handgun, and illicit drugs including cocaine, GBL, and methylamphetamine.

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The 27-year-old Carindale resident faced an array of charges, including dangerous conduct with a weapon, possession of a knife in a public place, possession of dangerous goods, unlawful possession of weapons, stealing, possessing relevant substances, as well as multiple counts of receiving tainted property and possessing a dangerous drug.

His first court appearance took place in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 21, marking the beginning of legal proceedings.

As the investigation progressed, more individuals potentially linked to the incident were identified. On July 23, a 24-year-old woman from Hawthorne was arrested and charged with dangerous conduct with a weapon and possession of dangerous goods. Her case was presented before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 24, adding depth to the ongoing inquiry.

Subsequently, on July 29, detectives apprehended a 29-year-old Redland Bay man, who faced a series of charges. These included dangerous conduct with a weapon, possession of dangerous goods, possession of explosives, fraud, and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm while in company. His appearance before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 31 marked another pivotal moment in the case’s progression.

Thankfully, there were no reported physical injuries resulting from the incident. Queensland police are urging individuals with relevant information to come forward. Residents can provide tips and information to Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, accessible around the clock.

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Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers. The toll-free number 1800 333 000 and the online reporting platform www.crimestoppersqld.com.au are available for reporting crime information while maintaining personal privacy.

The ongoing case continues to unveil more details, emphasising the interconnected nature of these events. It underscores the determined efforts of law enforcement to ensure community safety. As additional information emerges, the public remains vigilant, informed, and engaged in the pursuit of justice.

Published 11-August-2023