Probe into death of Queensland Police officer begins

Ricky Maddison’s criminal history, including two disturbing domestic violence offences, has been laid bare by the first witness – Detective Senior Sergeant Fiona Hinshelwood.

The officer, from the Ethical Standards Command, which examines serious or fatal incidents involving police, investigated the deaths once Maddison was shot by officers after a 20-hour siege.

The most significant of Maddison’s history was two domestic violence incidents in 2017.

“It was where Mr Maddison poured fuel on the victim and another aspect of it was allegations relating to him stabbing the headboard of the bed while she was in the bed,” Senior…