A 35-year-old man has been charged after an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this May in the Burdekin Shire.
Police allege that on the 16th of May, the man threatened a woman known to him with a firearm at a residence in Brandon. Thankfully, no one was physically harmed during the incident.
The woman reported the matter to police on the 21st of May and the following day, officers from the Ayr Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) arrested the man at the intersection of Queen Street and Railway Street where a gel blaster was seized during the arrest.
The man has been charged with one count each of contravention of a domestic violence order (aggravated offence), breach of bail condition (domestic violence offence), possession of utensils or pipes, and threatening violence – discharge of firearms or other act (domestic violence offence). He was refused bail and was scheduled to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on the 23rd of May.
Detective Inspector Damien Smith said the swift action highlights the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) commitment to addressing domestic and family violence.
“We are continuing to take a zero-tolerance approach to domestic and family violence in our communities,” he said.
“It’s important that while we hold perpetrators accountable, we also support victim-survivors and protect them from further harm.
“If you are in a situation where you need help, please contact police.”
For support, contact Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or DVConnect on 1800 811 811, or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
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