Attempted murder charge in Acacia Ridge, QLD

Police have charged a man with attempted murder following an alleged assault in Acacia Ridge yesterday evening, Queensland Police say.

Officers were called to an address on Gemstone Crescent at around 7:20pm following reports a woman had been assaulted.

On arrival officers located an injured woman at the intersection of Gemstone Crescent and Gregory Street.

Police rendered first aid to the woman until paramedics arrived on the scene.

The 26-year-old woman was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition for treatment of stab wounds to her upper body and head.

A man, who was known to the woman, was taken into custody at an address on Gemstone Crescent without incident a short time later.

A 36-year-old Kingston man has been charged with attempted murder, assault occasioning bodily harm and enter dwelling with intent.

He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

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