Queensland Police are actively investigating an incident in Mareeba where a man was wounded on a local street.
Incident Details on Rankin Street
Emergency services were called to a location on Rankin Street in Mareeba shortly after 10:30 PM on Tuesday night. The call was in response to reports of a disturbance and a person being injured.
Upon arrival, officers from the Tablelands Police Division located a man who had sustained a wound. Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him to the Mareeba Hospital for further medical attention.
A police spokesperson confirmed the man's injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening.
Police Investigation Underway
The Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has taken charge of the case. At this early stage, detectives are working to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the man being wounded.
Police have cordoned off a section of Rankin Street as part of their forensic examination. Officers are conducting door-to-door inquiries and reviewing any available CCTV footage from the area to identify potential witnesses and gather evidence.
No arrests have been made as of Wednesday morning, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the weapon involved or a possible motive.
Community Response and Appeal for Information
The incident has drawn attention in the close-knit Tablelands community. Local residents expressed concern upon seeing a heightened police presence on the normally quiet street overnight.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the Mareeba wounding incident to come forward. This includes anyone who was in the Rankin Street area late on Tuesday night or who may have witnessed suspicious activity.
Information can be provided to Mareeba Police or anonymously via Crime Stoppers. The police investigation aims to establish a full account of the events and identify those responsible.
