Sunshine Coast police investigate alleged arson outside airport

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly lit a caravan on fire near the Sunshine Coast airport and injured a woman in an alleged domestic violence attack.

Walker led police on a high-speed chase through Casino. Picture: supplied.

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly lit a caravan on fire at the Sunshine Coast airport and injured a woman in an alleged domestic violence attack.

Emergency services were called just after 8.30pm to an outdoor area along Friendship Drive, Marcoola.

A camper van was found on fire.

A woman sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital as a precaution.

A man, believed to be known to the woman, was taken into police custody at the scene.

No one else was physically injured, and there is no threat to the public.

A Queensland Fire Department spokeswoman said the fire was completely out by 9.20pm.

She said crews also attended for ‘smouldering’ at 2am, Thursday morning.

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.

Originally published as Sunshine Coast police investigate alleged arson outside airport