Wounding appeal in Redbank Plains, QLD

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who witnessed and provided first aid assistance, following the wounding of a 14-year-old boy in Redbank Plains on Tuesday (September 15).

Around 4.30pm the boy was exercising with a group of friends at the local recreational reserve on Willow Road.

A 16-year-old boy, known to the group, approached and a confrontation occurred during which time the 14-year-old boy sustained a single stab wound to his bicep.

He sustained a minor laceration.

The man, who is believed to have witnessed the incident and applied first aid to the injured boy, was wearing a high vis shirt. He is understood to have then left in a silver sedan.

The man, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police (details below).

The 16-year-old boy has been charged with acts intending to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Children’s Court.

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.

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