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24th August 2016
09:56am BST

"While this information will be factored into the investigation, we are not ruling out any motivations at this stage, whether they be political or criminal. "Investigators will also consider whether mental health or drug misuse factors are involved in this incident". The suspect is being treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and it is thought he has been in Australian on a temporary visa since March.Gollschewski continued:
“He is a visitor to Australia and has no known local connections, however investigations are ongoing".It's believed that the suspect and the people he attacked had all been staying in the same hostel, Home Hill Backpackers,located near Townsville. Queensland Police Minister Bill Byrne also spoke to the publication:
“Right now our thoughts are with the victims’ family and friends and the close knit community of Home Hill,” Mr Byrne said. “I have been briefed by the Police Commissioner on the incident and I remain in contact with him as the investigation unfolds “As said by Deputy Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski today, the investigation is still in its early stages and more details are expected to become clear as it progresses".Image via Facebook
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