Policeman hurt in traffic incident south of Brisbane son of senior officer
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after the son of one of Queensland’s most senior police officers was injured in a traffic incident south of Brisbane.
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An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after the son of one of Queensland’s most senior police officers was injured in a traffic incident south of Brisbane.
Constable Ben Condon, 37, was struck by the car on Saturday morning after he got out of his vehicle to direct the car to stop.
Officers had responded to reports of hooning on Yarrabilba Dr, at Yarrabilba in Logan, about 2.40am and intercepted the vehicle.
Police allege the vehicle drove in the direction of Const Condon, failed to stop, then struck him on the leg.
As a result he fired his service firearm.
The officer was taken to Logan Hospital for treatment to an injury to his leg.
Constable Condon is the son of Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon, who previously headed the state’s homicide squad among other roles.
While he was unable to comment about the incident, Assistant Commissioner Condon told The Courier-Mail: “Incidents of this nature reinforce the dangers involved in policing. And as a parent we thank everybody for their well wishes and thoughts today.”
Police located the vehicle a short time later and deployed road stingers.
The vehicle then collided with a police vehicle and failed to stop.
Polair and the dog squad tracked the man, and an 18-year-old was later taken into custody.
Police said another man remained at large.
Const Condon was expected to be released from hospital on Saturday.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman said the Ethical Standards Command had been advised and would investigate the incident.
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers said he was on the scene after the incident.
“This just shows the current laws are not working,” he said.
“We need lengthy mandatory sentencing for those who attempt to kill, injure or assault police because the current laws are simply not working to keep police safe.”
The 18-year-old will face Southport Magistrates Court on Christmas Eve.
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