Teen charged with attempted murder of mum and sister as 11-year-old fights for her life after alleged stabbing
A teenager has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing both his mother and younger sister in a small town west of Brisbane.
Both the 11-year-old girl and her 39-year-old mother underwent surgery this morning.
The mother was tonight listed as stable at Princess Alexandra Hospital, while her daughter remained in a critical condition at Queensland Children's Hospital.
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The pair were found with multiple abdomen injuries after the alleged attack by the 16-year-old boy at a home in Normanton Close, Rosewood, about 60km south-west of Brisbane last night.
Detective Inspector David Briese said another child from the same family who was at the home was unharmed.
Briese said one of the victims was able to call triple zero, with emergency services arriving at the confronting scene shortly after.
"If not for the actions of those first responders, it certainly could have been a lot worse," he said.
Briese said one of the victims was able to call triple zero, with emergency services arriving at the confronting scene shortly after. 9News
Detective Inspector David Briese said another child from the same family who was at the home was unharmed. 9News
The boy was taken into custody at the scene without incident about 10pm and police were examining a knife found at the scene.
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The incident has left the small community shattered.
"They seemed like a nice young family," local resident Jahnee Mackenzie told 9News.
"It's really upsetting to see that this has happened so close to home."
The boy was taken into custody at the scene without incident about 10pm and police were examining a knife found at the scene. Nine
The incident has left the small community shattered. 9News
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding echoing a similar sentiment.
"Rosewood's a really tight-knit community, everyone nearly knows everyone," she told 9News.
The 16-year-old remains in police custody. He had been due to appear in Ipswich Children's Court this afternoon but the matter was adjourned.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations continue. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Policelink.
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