On Thursday, February 27, 2025, an alleged assault occurred at the Redcliffe watchhouse. Two police officers were reportedly stabbed with a syringe during an altercation with a prisoner around 11 AM.
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Incident Details
According to Queensland Police Service reports, the incident involved a 27-year-old male prisoner who was in custody at the Redcliffe watchhouse. The prisoner had reportedly been taken for a shower and is alleged to have hidden a needle before pricking two officers – a male and a female.
Immediate Aftermath
The two injured officers were transported to Redcliffe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They are expected to undergo infectious disease testing as a precautionary measure.
Police Service Response
A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman confirmed that three officers were involved in the incident, with two sustaining needle stick injuries. The third officer was not physically injured. The 27-year-old male prisoner remains in police custody at the Redcliffe location.
Local Impact
The Redcliffe watchhouse incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by local law enforcement in managing prisoner custody. The Queensland Police Union has raised concerns about the safety of officers and the current system of prisoner detention.
Ongoing Investigation
Investigations remain ongoing. The Queensland Police Service is conducting a thorough examination of the circumstances of the alleged assault at the Redcliffe watchhouse.
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Key Facts
- Location: Redcliffe Watchhouse
- Date: February 27, 2025
- Time: Approximately 11 AM
- Injured Officers: Two (male and female)
- Prisoner Status: 27-year-old male remains in custody
Published 27-February-2025
A series of wallet thefts at local shopping centres has prompted Redcliffe police to issue a warning to residents. Over the past few weeks, several incidents have been reported at Kippa-Ring and Rothwell shops, raising concerns about shopper safety.
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Acting Senior Sergeant Sharnelle Harris, Officer in Charge of the Moreton Prevention Unit, stated that thieves are opportunistic and can remove a wallet from an open bag in a trolley in just a few seconds.
Police have documented four specific incidents:
- September 6: At 12:15 PM, CCTV footage captured a female suspect removing a wallet from a handbag left briefly in a trolley at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre.
- September 12: At 11:00 AM, a wallet was stolen from a bag at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre. The stolen cards were later used for fraudulent transactions.
- September 20: At 11:20 AM, a wallet was taken from a handbag in a trolley at a Rothwell shopping centre. The wallet was later found discarded on a store shelf, minus the cash.
- September 21: At 12:10 PM, a man’s wallet was stolen from his back pocket at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre.
Authorities believe these four incidents are connected and are actively investigating to locate the suspect(s).
In response to these thefts, police have issued several safety tips for shoppers, including:
- Using bags that can be secured
- Keeping valuables close to the body
- Avoiding leaving bags or wallets unattended
- Being mindful of surroundings when loading shopping into vehicles
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Redcliffe residents are advised to report any suspicious activity immediately. In case of theft, victims should call Triple Zero (000) and try to remember details of the incident without confronting the perpetrator.
Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
Published 25-September-2024
