Detectives have charged a man after he allegedly set fire to a house in Canungra this afternoon.
It will be alleged at 4pm a man attended his house in Riverbend Drive and deliberately set fire to a mattress in a bedroom.
The man left the house and was located by police a short time later on Canungra Street.
The fire spread and destroyed the house. No one else was home at the time.
The 34-year-old Canungra man has been charged with one count of arson (domestic violence offence) and will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court tomorrow, 11 June.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, report it to police at www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence and reach out to support services.
If domestic violence is occurring now and someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
For all other DFV-related matters, phone police on 131 444, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
- Diverse Voices: 1800 184 527
- Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 651 192
Further information and local support service contact details are available at www.qld.gov.au/need-to-know.
