Attempted murder in East Brisbane, QLD

Police have charged a man with attempted murder following an alleged assault of a woman in East Brisbane yesterday afternoon (September 5).

Investigations indicate at 2pm yesterday the 25-year-old East Brisbane woman was walking along Vulture Street when she was confronted by a man and attacked with a knife.

The woman sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident.

The pair were not known to each other.

Police conducted patrols of the area and arrested a 37-year-old East Brisbane man nearby.

He has been charged with attempted murder, going armed to cause fear and possessing a knife in public.

He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow (September 7).

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

/Public Release. View in full here.