Police Update 2: Homicide Investigation at Hope Island, QLD

Police have taken two men into custody in relation to a homicide that occurred at Hope Island today, March 11.

At approximately 2.20pm, police were called to a shopping centre carpark at Santa Barbara Road following reports a man had been seriously assaulted.

Emergency services attempted to revive the man; however, he was declared deceased at the scene.

Police located and arrested a 23-year-old Surfers Paradise man around 4.45pm and a 23-year-old Redbank Plains man around 5.30pm in a nearby area.

Both men were known to the victim and there is no threat to the public.

Investigations are continuing.

Earlier:

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.

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