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.
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.
A frightening scene unfolded at a Red Rooster restaurant on Anzac Avenue in Redcliffe last Friday when a car suddenly accelerated and ploughed into an outdoor table, injuring a woman having lunch.
The victim, a 54-year-old woman from Margate, was rushed to Redcliffe Hospital for treatment after the red Holden mounted a garden bed and struck the table where she was seated around 1:30 pm on May 24th.
According to police reports, the driver, a woman from Clontarf, had been visiting a nearby business when her vehicle allegedly surged out of control as she was leaving the car park. Eyewitnesses describe the car veering wildly into the garden before slamming into the outdoor seating area.
The driver now faces charges of dangerous vehicle operation and is scheduled to appear before the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on June 25th.
While the full extent of the victim’s injuries remains unclear, this incident serves as a sobering reminder of the need for cautious driving, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
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