Police have charged a man with attempted murder and arson following an incident in Raceview on Saturday, 24 May.
It will be alleged around 4:30pm during an altercation at a residence on Cascade Street the man, stabbed a 40-year-old Raceview woman and a 15-year-old boy.
It will further be alleged the 50-year-old Raceview man then started a fire at the address.
The boy was transported to Queensland Children's Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mater Hospital in a stable condition.
It is believed the three involved were known to each other.
The man was arrested shortly after police arrived on scene and he has been charged with two counts of attempt to murder (domestic violence offence) and one count of arson (domestic violence offence).
He will appear at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday at 9am.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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.
