Homicide investigation, Fernvale

The release

Detectives from the Ipswich Criminal Investigations Branch have commenced a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Fernvale yesterday evening, 27 September.

Around 5:55pm, emergency services were called to Stoneywood Street after reports that a vehicle had struck a man.

A 50-year-old Fernvale man was located unresponsive and declared deceased at the scene.

A crime scene was declared, and a 45-year-old woman, known to the man, was taken into custody at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Investigations into the circumstances of the man’s death are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting .

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers . Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444 .

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, report it to police at www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence and reach out to support services.

If domestic violence is occurring now and someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero ( 000 ).

For all other DFV-related matters, phone police on 131 444 , 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Further information and local support service contact details are available at www.qld.gov.au/need-to-know .

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