Multiple crime scenes declared in Toowoomba after man’s body found
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A young man has died following a confrontation at a Toowoomba restaurant, with police declaring multiple crime scenes in the city, an hour-and-a-half west of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called to El Attar Middle Eastern Grill on Bell Street just after 9.30pm on Wednesday, where Jack Norman Roberts had collapsed.
Roberts, 23, was involved in an altercation with a group of people at a nearby bus stop before the melee moved to the restaurant.
He collapsed inside and could not be saved by paramedics who arrived shortly after.
Crime scenes were established at the bus stop and the restaurant, with police forensic teams working through the night.
Police have not reported finding any weapons at the scene.
A group of people were assisting police with their inquiries, and a police spokesperson said there was no ongoing risk to the public.
An autopsy would need to be conducted for police to determine whether any charges would be laid over the incident.
Roberts’ sister Ruth said he was the father with a son, as well as a loved brother and uncle.
“He literally would have given the shirt off his back,” she said in a statement.
“He adored his son, he worked at Beef City [and] made a nice life for himself.
“He was literally the best person.”
In a post on social media, El Attar Middle Eastern Grill management confirmed the man died in their restaurant.
“Following an incident in the city last night, an unknown individual sought refuge at our restaurant. Our team assisted him and contacted emergency services,” they said in the post.
“We are very sad to share that the man passed away. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.”
Investigators asked anyone who was in the area or who had relevant footage to get in touch.
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