Man in custody after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Brookfield during morning walk
A 32-year-old man is in police custody following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Brookfield, Brisbane. Authorities are conducting forensic examinations and increasing patrols in the area while urging the public to provide dashcam footage.
Why it matters
The incident has caused significant local concern, prompting police to deploy specialist units and increase security presence to reassure the community.
Police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted at Brookfield. ( ABC News: Lucy Loram )
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Queensland police say initial investigations indicate a woman in her 20s was walking at Brookfield about 6:30am when she was stopped by a man not known to her and assaulted.
"The man, described as wearing black shorts and a black jumper, then fled on foot," police said in a statement.
The woman was walking on Brookfield Road, approaching the Brookfield Road bridge.
Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said the woman was "traumatised" by the alleged assault. ( ABC News: Lucas Hill )
Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said the woman was "traumatised" by the incident.
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