Man charged with attempted murder in Kingston

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Kingston, south of Brisbane, after allegedly setting a 34-year-old woman on fire during an altercation on Saturday morning. The woman sustained serious burns and was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital where she remains in critical condition. The man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and breach of domestic violence, and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Police have established crime scenes at the residence, a nearby park, and the Kingston train station as part of their investigation. This incident occurred shortly before a vigil honoring 87 women who lost their lives to gender-based violence in Australia in 2024, highlighting the ongoing issue of domestic violence in the country. Queensland's Domestic Violence Minister expressed concern over the situation, emphasizing the need for urgent action to combat domestic violence.