A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing during a physical altercation at an address in Stafford, with police investigations continuing.
Incident In Stafford
Police allege a physical altercation occurred at a Brennan Street address in Stafford on 29 January, involving a 20-year-old Stafford man and a 30-year-old Boonah man who were known to each other.
During the incident, police allege the Stafford man stabbed the Boonah man several times in the back and neck before leaving the scene in a Holden allegedly taken from the address.
Police and emergency services received reports at about 9:54 p.m. and attended the scene. The injured man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. A knife was seized at the address, and police said no other injuries were reported.
Arrest And Alleged Movements
Following further investigations, police arrested the Stafford man in Wavell Heights shortly after 11:30 p.m. the same night.
Police further allege the man had earlier stolen fuel from a service station on Stafford Road, driven into the window of a building on Gympie Road, and crashed into a parked vehicle on Edinburgh Castle Road before being located. The man was taken to hospital for treatment under police guard.
Charges And Court Listing
Police said the Stafford man was charged with attempted murder as a domestic violence offence, along with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and driving without a driver’s licence.
The matter was listed before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 31 January. Investigations remain ongoing.
Legal Context
Under Queensland law, attempted murder is an indictable offence that requires proof of an alleged intent to kill, rather than an intent to cause injury. The classification of the charge as a domestic violence offence relates to the alleged relationship between the parties and can affect court processes, including bail considerations.
All allegations remain before the court, and the accused is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
Published 2-Feb-2026
