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Queensland counter-terrorism unit boss to lead new youth taskforce to crack down on repeat offenders
Queensland’s new youth crime taskforce will be headed by Assistant Police Commissioner Cheryl Scanlon as several people face charges over fatal road crashes in Brisbane and Townsville allegedly involving youth offenders and stolen cars.
Key points:
- Police allege a 25-year-old man was driving a car when it struck and killed Jennifer Board while he was in pursuit of a stolen car
- Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is expected to announce further changes to the youth justice system today
- The new taskforce will re-route around 100 officers to specifically target recidivist offenders
Last night police charged a 25-year-old man from Bushland Beach in Townsville with murder over the death of 22-year-old motorcyclist Jennifer Board.
Police allege the man…
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