Queensland man charged with murder after allegedly beating elderly pedestrian to death with pole
A 36-year-old man from Bundaberg has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a 78-year-old pedestrian during a violent rampage. The incidents occurred in Childers and North Isis, where the man also assaulted two other individuals. Police stated that the victims were random and not known to the assailant.
- ▪The man allegedly drove into and assaulted multiple people in Queensland on Wednesday afternoon.
- ▪He is charged with murder and attempted murder after attacking a 78-year-old man with a metal pole.
- ▪The rampage began with the man reversing his car into other vehicles and physically assaulting their drivers.
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Queensland police have alleged the assaults around Childers and North Isis near Bundaberg were random and the victims were not known to the man. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAPView image in fullscreenQueensland police have alleged the assaults around Childers and North Isis near Bundaberg were random and the victims were not known to the man. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAPAustralia newsQueensland man charged with murder after allegedly beating elderly pedestrian to death with poleBundaberg man, 36, allegedly drove into and assaulted multiple people in Childers and North Isis on WednesdayAustralian Associated PressWed 27 May 2026 19.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA man has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a 78-year-old pedestrian to death with a metal pole during a…
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