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Police Appeal After Paddington Resident Hit in Alleged Drive-By Slingshot Assault

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Four men have been charged after a series of alleged slingshot assaults across Brisbane’s western suburbs, with one of the first reported victims struck in Paddington.

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A Paddington woman was among four people allegedly injured during a series of drive-by slingshot attacks across Brisbane’s western suburbs, prompting Queensland Police to appeal for any additional victims to come forward.

Police allege a group of four men used homemade slingshots and pocket-shot style devices to fire metal objects from a moving vehicle at members of the public on multiple nights between May 27 and May 31.

Four People Reported Injured Across Western Brisbane

According to Queensland Police Service, a 22-year-old woman was struck on the forehead in Paddington on May 27. On the same day, a 36-year-old woman was allegedly struck on the hand in Toowong.

Further incidents were reported on May 31, when a 53-year-old man was allegedly struck in the back in Toowong and a 64-year-old woman was allegedly struck in the jaw in St Lucia.

Police believe additional incidents may have occurred during the same period.

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Vehicle Stopped in Chapel Hill

Police intercepted a Hyundai i30 on Chapel Hill Road shortly after 11:00 p.m. on May 31.

Investigators allege they located two handmade slingshots, two pocket-shot style devices and a set of knuckle dusters inside the vehicle.

Two men were detained at the scene.

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Search Warrants Lead to Further Charges

Queensland Police later executed search warrants at properties in Redbank Plains and Forest Lake.

Police allege officers located items connected to the assaults, along with cannabis and drug utensils.

Three 19-year-old men and one 20-year-old man have since been charged with a range of offences, including assault occasioning bodily harm, serious assault of a person over 60, common assault and discharging a weapon in a public place.

One of the accused was remanded in custody while the remaining three were granted bail.

Police Appeal for More Witnesses

Investigators say enquiries are continuing and are urging anyone who may have been struck by an object thrown from a vehicle in Paddington, Toowong, St Lucia or Chapel Hill to contact police.

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All four accused are expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court later this June.

Published 11-June-2026

Brisbane Home Invasion: Woman and Elderly Mother Attacked in Red Hill

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A woman and her elderly mother were allegedly attacked with a brick by an intruder at their Red Hill home. The attack left both of them injured in what police describe as a violent home invasion.

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Victims Assaulted in Their Own Home

A home invasion in Red Hill turned violent. A 51-year-old man allegedly attacked a woman, 48, and her elderly mother, 83, with a brick after they arrived home and disturbed him. The incident occurred on 13 February at approximately 11:15 a.m.

The alleged intruder had already broken into the house. He was rummaging through their belongings when the victims returned. The women, who had only been away for a short period, were reportedly set upon with a brick. He left them with severe injuries, including facial wounds and bruises.

Victims Assaulted in Their Own Home
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A Harrowing Encounter

The 48-year-old woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, described the attack as a terrifying experience that left her fearing for her life. Unlike a previous break-in she experienced two decades ago, she found this incident particularly distressing due to the direct physical violence involved.

She recalled the moment of the attack. The woman explained that she believed she would not survive as she was assaulted on the pavement. The level of violence and unpredictability of the intruder heightened her fear for her safety.

Impact on the Family

The attack has had a lasting impact on the family. It left them feeling anxious and unsettled in their own home. The woman explained that she and her family have been on edge since the incident. They became highly sensitive to noise and movement.

The distress was particularly evident when the victims’ daughter visited the hospital. She saw her grandmother with visible injuries, including facial lacerations. The family has found it challenging to regain a sense of normalcy.

Red Hill home invasion
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Police Investigation and Arrest

Queensland Police launched an investigation following the incident. It led them to a residence in Slacks Creek, Logan. A 51-year-old man from Crestmead was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple offences, including:

  • Two counts of armed robbery
  • One count of entering a dwelling with intent to break
  • One count of serious assault on a person over 60
  • One count of assault occasioning bodily harm while armed

The accused has been remanded in custody. He will appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 17 March.

Support and Recovery

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Following the attack, the victims sought assistance from Voice for Victims. It is an advocacy group that provided guidance and support through Victims Assist. The aftermath of the incident has been emotionally and physically draining. Still, the family continues to seek justice and recovery.

Published 5-Mar-2025