Two more charged with murder over house party bashing
Laine Clark |
Two more people have been charged with murder after a man died when a party erupted into violence.
A total of 11 people are now accused of murdering Jongkuch Kur Jongkuch, 21, after an alleged “preconceived plan” to attack a gathering south of Brisbane.
A group of men armed with various weapons attended the party at a short-term rental at Bahrs Scrub on July 26, police earlier said.
Mr Kur Jongkuch was found unconscious with “significant head injuries” when police were called to the disturbance about 2.15am.
He was transported to hospital in a critical condition and died six days later.
The group of young men armed themselves before they arrived at the party, which left several vehicles destroyed, a home extensively damaged and a street shut down, police said.
More than two months later, detectives arrested two men – aged 18 and 19 – in Brisbane on Thursday.
Both were charged with murder.
The 18-year-old will appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Friday.
The 19-year-old is due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.
Nine males – aged 17 to 19 – had earlier been charged with murder over the attack.
Detectives have thanked the community for their “significant assistance, co-operation and support”.
“Police particularly acknowledge residents, community leaders and representatives who have worked with investigators and encouraged members of the community to come forward with information,” police said in a statement.
AAP