Slain officer Brett Forte’s wife said the Queensland police investigation treated her husband’s death “as if Brett suffered a paper cut to his finger”.
Suspicious death investigation, Preston
Detectives are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body in bushland at Preston, south of Toowoomba today.
Shortly before 9am, two tourists discovered the man’s body near Preston-Boundary Road and called police.
The man has since been identified as a 28-year-old Toowoomba man.
A crime scene has been declared with investigators and scientific officers in attendance.
An investigation centre has been established at the Gatton Police Station.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or who may have any information to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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