Crime by Pete Martinelli and Arun Singh Mann 20th Dec 2020 8:08 AM
Premium Content  A 30 YEAR old Tongan national has been remanded into custody after appearing in court for the alleged murder of a father of two in Innisfail. Alex Ollson, 28, died at the scene after the two men became involved in an verbal altercation on Edith Street. Despite the best efforts of police who conducted CPR, could not be resuscitated. It is understood he leaves behind a partner and two small children, Detective Inspector Kevin Goan said. Mr Ollson was outsized and allegedly overpowered under a flurry of blows to the side of his head.
Murder charge after Queensland man is allegedly punched and knocked to ground at Innisfail taxi rank
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A man has been charged with murder after a violent confrontation at a Far North Queensland taxi rank.
Police allege an argument broke out between two men, aged 28 and 30, on Edith Street at Innisfail in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Detective Inspector Kevin Goan said the 28-year-old man was punched repeatedly in the head until he was knocked to the ground.
Emergency services attempted CPR but he could not be revived. Our investigations show that the offender appears intent on having an altercation of some sort with his victim, Detective Inspector Goan said.
Crime by Pete Martinelli and Arun Singh Mann 20th Dec 2020 8:08 AM
Premium Content  A 30 YEAR old Tongan national has been remanded into custody after appearing in court for the alleged murder of a father of two in Innisfail. Alex Ollson, 28, died at the scene after the two men became involved in an verbal altercation on Edith Street. Despite the best efforts of police who conducted CPR, could not be resuscitated. It is understood he leaves behind a partner and two small children, Detective Inspector Kevin Goan said. Mr Ollson was outsized and allegedly overpowered under a flurry of blows to the side of his head.