Attempted murder charges in Taringa, QLD

A man was charged yesterday following investigations into an alleged stabbing that occurred in Taringa on May 1, Queensland Police say.

Officers were called to an address on Todd Street around 6.30am and it will be alleged that a man forced his way into the home and during a physical altercation, a 20-year-old was stabbed several times in the neck, hands and upper body.

A woman and two children who were at the residence at the time didn’t suffer any physical injuries.

It is further alleged that the man fled the scene and was located and arrested by police yesterday around 1.30pm.

A 34-year-old man has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, enter dwelling with intent, possession of a knife, unlawful possession of a weapon and two counts of serious assault of police.

He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

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