A 17-year-old boy has been charged following the alleged homicide of a 43-year-old Wilston man this morning (January 23).
Initial investigations indicate the 43-year-old man was fatally stabbed, and at 1.50am, the man’s body was discovered on Newmarket Road.
Two juveniles were located a short time later and taken into custody.
The 17-year-old Burpengary boy was charged with murder and will be kept in custody to face the Brisbane Children’s Court at a later date.
The 17-year-old Keperra girl was charged with one count of assault police. She has also been denied police bail and will appear before Brisbane Childrens Court at a later date.
Investigations remain ongoing, and investigators would like to speak with any witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage from the vicinity of Newmarket Road in the hours surrounding 2 am today.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
