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Attempted Murder Charges Laid Following Alleged Vehicle Assault in Brisbane Bayside

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged vehicle attack in Wynnum on Sunday afternoon. Police allege that at approximately 12.10pm, a 27-year-old man was standing in the car park of a unit complex on Chestnut Street when a 29-year-old man, known to him, deliberately drove a Toyota LandCruiser towards him.

May 3, 2026
3 May 2026

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged vehicle attack in Wynnum on Sunday afternoon.

Police allege that at approximately 12.10pm, a 27-year-old man was standing in the car park of a unit complex on Chestnut Street when a 29-year-old man, known to him, deliberately drove a Toyota LandCruiser towards him on two occasions. On a third pass, the vehicle allegedly struck the man.

The driver left the scene but was taken into custody by officers about 1pm on Coolanna Street in nearby Lota.

The 27-year-old was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious head injuries.

The 29-year-old Lota man has been charged with attempted murder in a domestic violence context, as well as dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday, May 4.

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