Police officer wounded in South Brisbane, QLD

A 25-year-old man is assisting police with inquiries following the wounding of a police officer in South Brisbane last night, Queensland Police say.

Around 10pm, the officer responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance on Grey Street.

Upon attendance, the officer and the man were involved in a brief struggle before the officer received a wound under the jawline from what is believed to be a pair of scissors.

The 54-year-old male sergeant was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening injury.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

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