Police have charged a man following a suspicious house fire at Crestmead yesterday, October 24.
Around 1.30am, emergency crews were called to a Price Court home after reports of a large fire.
When police arrived, the building was completely engulfed causing substantial damage.
The occupants were able to safely flee the residence, and no one was physically injured.
The 24-year-old Mermaid Beach man has been charged with contravention of domestic violence order, arson - structure or building domestic violence offence, wilful damage and common assault domestic violence offence.
He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court today, October 25.
Earlier: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2024/10/24/house-fire-crestmead-4/
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
