A body was found near a dog attack site in Chermside, while the victim of the attack remains in hospital with serious injuries.

What it means

A Brisbane council worker discovered the badly decomposed body of 48-year-old Andy Parker in bushland near Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside, close to the Seventh Brigade Park where real estate agent Ajay Malik was mauled by dogs days earlier, leaving him in hospital. Police are investigating whether the same dogs were involved in both incidents, but the cause of death and any link remain unconfirmed.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim that a body was found near the dog attack site is solid, confirmed by Queensland Police and reported by multiple reputable outlets including 7NEWS and AAP. The reporting sits close to the primary source (police statements), but the possible link to the dog attack is speculative and under investigation.

How new

Genuinely new as of 20 October 2026; the events occurred within the past few days and are still developing.

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