SocietyQueensland homeless man shot with Taser during park clearance

A homeless man in Brisbane stabbed himself in the neck during a move-on order at Pelican Park, where residents were being cleared ahead of a kite festival, and was then hit by police Tasers at least twice. He was hospitalised, prompting calls to consider mental health needs and halt homeless clearances until they are shown to be safe and legal.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-14 15:00Original