Man accused of threatening hospital security with replica gun
A 21-year-old man has been accused of threatening security at the Mater Hospital in South Brisbane with a replica gun. He was also found in possession of drugs and several replica firearms during the incident. The man has been charged and is expected to appear in court soon.
- ▪The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
- ▪Security personnel believed the replica firearms were real at the time.
- ▪The man was arrested at approximately 2:30 AM.
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