A man has been charged with arson after a house fire in Clontarf on Saturday afternoon.
It will be alleged at 1.50pm the man used an accelerant to set fire to a house in Weaber Street before fleeing the house. He was located a short time later by a police dog squad unit.
No one was physically injured in the incident, and the house was destroyed.
A 36-year-old Dakabin man has been charged with one count arson (domestic violence) and will appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on Monday, 1 June.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, report it to police at www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence and reach out to support services.
If domestic violence is occurring now and someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
For all other DFV-related matters, phone police on 131 444, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
- Diverse Voices: 1800 184 527
- Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 651 192
Further information and local support service contact details are available at www.qld.gov.au/need-to-know.
