Knife possession charge at Ipswich police station, QLD

A man has been charged following an incident at Ipswich police Station this morning, Queensland Police say.

At 6.30am a man was captured on CCTV running down Ellenborough Street with a knife.

An officer commencing duty at the station was entering a secure carpark when he saw the man enter behind him.

When challenged, the man dropped the knife and was taken into custody without further incident.

A 28-year-old Brassall man has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and trespass.

He will appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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