Police investigate stabbing death of man in Brisbane’s south

Police are investigating two vehicles of interest after a man was brutally stabbed at an apartment in Brisbane’s south overnight. It comes as SES crews and police divers combed the crime scene for evidence today and neighbours reported hearing yelling before the stabbing.

POLICE are investigating two vehicles of interest after a man was brutally stabbed at an apartment in Brisbane’s south overnight.

Neighbours reported hearing yelling and doors slam before a 42-year-old Mount Gravatt man was stabbed in Lani Street, Wishart last night.

He was dropped at a Coopers Plains hospital, believed to be the QEII Jubilee Hospital, about 10.30pm suffering serious stab wounds but died at about midnight despite the efforts of doctors to save him.

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Police at the Wishart scene. Picture: AAP/Richard Waugh

Detective Inspector Mark Thompson this afternoon confirmed police had towed two vehicles of interest, a red Mitsubishi Mirage and black Nissan Tiida, which were parked outside the property last night.

Inspector Thompson said the victim was taken to hospital in the red Mitsubishi by someone who was known to him.

He said both cars frequented the street of the crime scene over the past two weeks but were ‘active’ last night from 9pm-2am.

Detective Inspector Mark Thompson speaks about the murder investigation. (AAP Image/Richard Waugh).

Police are calling for anyone who saw the vehicles travelling on Lani Street, Tryon Street, Logan Road and Kessels Road to come forward.

He confirmed police believe the alleged attacker and 42-year-old victim knew each other and police had a few suspects but could not go into any detail.

He would not comment on if the murder weapon had been found.

“We don’t believe it is a random incident but between people who are known to each other. So we are very comfortable in saying that there are no further threats to members of the public,” Inspector Thompson said.

SES crews were called in to help search Lani St, Wishart. Picture: AAP/Richard Waugh

It comes as neighbours have told of hearing yelling and doors slam before the fatal stabbing.

Neighbour Leanne Beecher, who lives opposite the unit where the alleged stabbing took place, said she heard “loud voices” and “doors slamming” last night about 10pm.

She said the unit was notorious for loud disputes and “people coming and going”.

Police divers and SES personnel were called in to search the property and motorists were stopped in the street as police investigated today.

Police were still at the scene this afternoon, with police divers and SES personnel also called in. Picture: AAP/Richard Waugh

The dive squad arrived about noon and walked to the back of an apartment complex on Lani street, Wishart, where a crime scene was established this morning.

A team of about 12 SES personnel also joined the search this afternoon, including combing a neighbour’s front garden and searching bins.

SES search the rear of the property. (AAP Image/Richard Waugh).

“They’re looking for items associated with the investigation. It’s just precautionary to look if there’s anything in the surrounds,” police at the scene said.

Investigators at the Wishart scene. Picture: Nicole Pierrie

Police confirmed the divers searched Bulimba Creek looking for any evidence linked to the murder.

The unit block has direct access to Bulimba Creek.

Police at the crime scene set up in Wishart today. Picture: Nicole Pierre

A crime scene was established at Wishart this morning after a Mount Gravatt man attended a hospital with serious stab wounds and later died. Picture: Nicole Pierre

Anyone with information should contact Policelink on 131 444.