Child hospitalized after alleged racially motivated assault in Brisbane park
A child was physically and verbally assaulted by a group in a park south of Brisbane on Saturday evening, resulting in hospitalization. Both sources describe the incident similarly, noting the alleged racial motive.
First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 1 hour ago
Police could not confirm how many people were in the group, or any distinguishing features of those involved in the incident.
On Sunday morning, police attended a property on East Sentinel Drive that had been vandalised in another suspected racially motivated attack.
Police said sometime between midnight and 9am, unknown persons spray-painted the exterior of the house with offensive language and prohibited symbols.
A police spokesperson could not confirm whether the incidences are linked but urged anyone with information to come forward and contact authorities.
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Child assaulted, hospitalised in alleged racial attack
The child was physically and verbally assaulted by a group of people at a park south of Brisbane on Saturday evening.
1 hour ago · Courtney KrukChild assaulted, hospitalised in alleged racial attack
The child was physically and verbally assaulted by a group of people at a park south of Brisbane on Saturday evening.
1 hour ago · Courtney Kruk