January 27, 2026
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with attempted armed robbery after an elderly man was bashed in his Murgon home on Monday.
Police will allege that about 4:30am, the boy and two other unknown people entered a property on Lamb Street.
They allegedly threatened an elderly couple with a knife before demanding the couple’s car keys.
It is then alleged the man was struck with piece of wood before the trio fled along Watt Street.
The 84-year-old man suffered injuries to his head, legs and arms and was transported by ambulance to Murgon Hospital for treatment.
The 76-year-old woman was not physically injured.
A 14-year-old Kallangur boy has been charged with enter dwelling with intent by break at night while armed, attempted armed robbery, attempted enter dwelling, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and possess property suspect of being stolen and stealing.
He was due to appear in Murgon Children’s Court on Tuesday.
Investigations are continuing. Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers on 1800-333-000.
