Brisbane mother charged over alleged attempt to poison two sons
A 47-year-old Brisbane woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to poison her two sons using a noxious substance. The alleged attempted murder came to light when a 70-year-old neighbour visiting the family home noticed the substance and contacted Queensland Police. The incident has prompted charges of attempted murder and domestic violence offences against a child.
The alleged poisoning occurred on 24 September, involving two boys aged 12 and 15. Despite the serious allegations, neither boy required medical treatment and both remain safe and well. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment, discharged shortly thereafter, and immediately arrested by police. She was charged by investigators from the Ferny Grove Child Protection and Investigation Unit and was expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court.
- Woman arrested over alleged poisoning of two sons
- Neighbour's alert led to police intervention
- Both boys unharmed and in safe custody
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A 47-year-old Brisbane woman has been arrested after police alleged she attempted to poison her two sons using a noxious substance on 24 September. The alleged incident involved two boys aged 12 and 15. The matter came to light when a neighbour who visited the family home noticed the substance and contacted Queensland Police.
Neither boy required medical treatment and both remain safe and well. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment, discharged shortly afterwards, and immediately arrested. She has been charged with attempted murder and domestic violence offences against a child.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Mother accused of attempting to poison her two boys after elderly neighbour realised something was wrong”.