Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to an ongoing incident at Ipswich. Around 4am this morning,.
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Subscriber only A GOLD Coast man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to hurt his partner, dousing himself and a house in petrol and attempting to light himself on fire in a suburban front yard. Queensland Police officers responded to the domestic violence incident on O Reilly Dr at Coomera about 9.30pm on Sunday when a disturbance was reported. It s alleged the man aged in his 40s - who has a violent past with his partner - was making threats against her and poured petrol through the home, a police spokesman said. The man took to the front of his home and soaked himself and the surrounding area in petrol, according to police.
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Police declares PSPA emergency over Woodridge incident
Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to an ongoing police incident at Woodridge.
The declaration zone encompasses Smith Road, Wentworth Street, Macquarie Street, Blaxland Street and Ewing Road.
Members of the public are advised to use alternate routes around this area.
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