A 54-year-old man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after a violent fight involving a machete and knife broke out in Deception Bay.
What Police Found at the Scene
The altercation unfolded just after 6 p.m. on Saturday, 28 June, on Bailey Road, Deception Bay. A 54-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen while trying to break up a family dispute and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition.
Police also found a 33-year-old man with a head injury, who has been accused of carrying out the stabbing. A 20-year-old man was reportedly involved and later found with dangerous drugs and drug utensils. Witnesses told police they saw someone run toward the property with a crowbar around the time of the incident.
Charges and Court Dates
The 33-year-old man has been charged with acts intended to maim, disfigure or disable and is currently in custody after treatment for a minor head injury. He is due to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on 22 August. The 20-year-old man was charged with assault, drug possession, and possession of drug utensils.
He remains in custody and is set to face Redcliffe Magistrates Court on 23 July. Police say the individuals involved are known to each other, and the attack was not random.
Public Asked to Assist
Detectives are asking anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from Bailey Road between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. that evening to contact them. Footage or information from the public could help investigators understand exactly what led to the violent escalation.
Authorities are continuing to piece together the moments before and during the fight, and further updates are expected once court proceedings begin.
Community Impact
The stabbing has stirred fresh concern in Deception Bay, adding to a growing list of violent incidents reported in the past year. While police say the people involved knew each other, locals are unsettled by the rise in public fights involving weapons.
Officers have stepped up patrols in response, targeting drug activity and knife-related crime. Community leaders are now calling on residents to stay alert and speak up. They say stronger neighbourhood awareness is key to preventing further violence.
Published 10-July-2025