Greenslopes, Brisbane: Body found in burnt-out car as police probe foul play
A body has been found in a burnt-out car, but police have not ruled out foul play after the gruesome discovery.
The vehicle was set on fire in Pear Street, Greenslopes, South Brisbane, just after 2am on Monday.
The fire brigade quickly brought the fire under control, but a dead person was found in the car.
The burnt vehicle was found in a car park, next to the popular Thompson Estate Reserve and Annerley Football Club, where the area is now a crime scene.
As reported by The courier postA police spokesperson said they are investigating the identity of the person and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The burnt-out car with the dead body inside was found in a car park between the popular Thompson Estate Reserve and Annerley Football Club in Brisbane (pictured)
The police are investigating the identity of the body and have not yet ruled out foul play
A neighbor said The courier post they saw officers arriving in blue hazmat suits.
“Other officers and a man in a white shirt were taking pictures, they kept moving a lot and had a blue sheet on the table,” they said.
‘Then they put the table under the gazebo and put a white sheet on it.’
Police are urging the public to come forward with information by calling Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.