Burglary with violence in Silkstone, QLD

Ipswich detectives have charged a man following an incident that occurred yesterday evening in Silkstone, Queensland Police say.

Around 5.15pm, it will be alleged that six men armed with baseball bats and hammers, entered a house on Prospect Street and assaulted a 25-year-old man at the address before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

The man sustained minor injuries to his arm and was treated at the scene. Initial investigations suggest that the men are known to each other.

A 25-year-old Goodna man has been charged with one count each of entering a dwelling with intent and assault occasioning bodily harm. He is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

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