Woman charged with attempting to kill two teenage boys using toxic substance in Brisbane
A 47-year-old woman was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly exposing a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old to a harmful chemical in Mitchelton.
Police say the woman released a noxious substance at a Mitchelton residence on September 24, endangering two boys aged 12 and 15. A 70-year-old visitor noticed the chemical and alerted authorities. The children escaped injury and are reported to be safe. The suspect received medical treatment, was released from hospital, and then taken into custody. She faces two domestic-violence-related attempted murder charges and is due in Brisbane Magistrates Court later today.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious domestic-violence risks and the use of hazardous chemicals against minors.
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