August 4, 2014
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Bells Bridge, east of Kilkivan, on August 2.
Initial investigations suggest that around 1:30am, unknown people entered a residence on Ellis Road.
They then allegedly assaulted two occupants, a man and woman, in the house.
Police will allege that one of the offenders was armed with a metal bar and struck the man over the head several times. The woman was also injured while attempting to intervene.
The intruders then stole a vehicle, a blue 2013 Ford XR6 Falcon sedan with Queensland registration 842-TFI and fled the scene.
Police later located the vehicle about 5:50am destroyed by fire on Cedar Pocket Road at Cedar Pocket.
The 28-year-old man suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Gympie Hospital for treatment.
A 28-year-old woman suffered cuts and bruises to her forearm and received further medical treatment at the Gympie Hospital.
Police investigations are continuing.
Police have asked that anyone with information which could assist to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800-333-000.
