Deprivation of liberty and assault in Raceview, QLD

Detectives are investigating after a man and woman were held against their will and seriously assaulted at Ripley early this morning.

Preliminary information suggests sometime between midnight and 3am unknown people gained entry to a Huxam Street address, tied up the 55-year-old man and 39-year-old woman and taped their mouths closed.

The man was then assaulted before the pair were taken to an address in Ripley and released.

The woman called for help and police attended the scene where they located the man with serious injuries. He was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for further treatment.

Crimes scenes have been established in both Raceview and Ripley.

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.

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