Police have charged a 46-year-old woman following an alleged armed incident in Fortitude Valley this afternoon, 11 November.
Around 5pm, police were called to the vicinity of Julia Street and St Pauls Terrace following reports a woman was seen walking in the area carrying a handgun.
Police attended and located the woman, who was taken into custody without further incident. The firearm was later found to be an air gun.
The 46-year-old Fortitude Valley woman has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear and contravene direction or requirement of police officer, and two counts each of serious assault police officer whilst pretending armed with a weapon.
She was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, 12 November.
There is no ongoing threat to public safety.
