In Queensland, Australia, police and leaders urge against vigilantism after two arrests and an assault on a former MP in Holloways Beach.
Police and political leaders in Queensland, Australia, are urging the public not to intervene in crime matters following alleged vigilantism incidents in Holloways Beach near Cairns. Two individuals were arrested and charged with being armed to cause fear. Former Liberal National Party MP for Cairns, Michael Trout, was assaulted and sustained facial injuries. Police and leaders, including Queensland Premier Steven Miles, stress that vigilantism poses significant risks and that calling the police is the appropriate course of action.
May 20, 2024
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