Greenslopes, Brisbane: Body found in burnt-out car as police probe foul play

Police have not ruled out foul play after a body was found in a burnt-out car.

The vehicle was reported on fire just after 2am in Pear Street, Greenslopes, South Brisbane on Monday.

Fire crews quickly contained the blaze, however, a person was found dead inside the car.

The burnt vehicle was found in a carpark, next to the popular Thompson Estate Reserve and Annerley Football Club, with the area now a crime scene.

As reported by The Courier Mail, a police spokesman said they were investigating the person’s identity as well as the circumstances surrounding the incident. 

The burnt car with the dead body inside was found in a carpark between the popular Thompson Estate Reserve and Annerley Football Club in Brisbane

Police are investigating the identity of the body and are yet to rule out foul play

One neighbour said told The Courier Mail they saw officers pull up in blue hazmat suits.

‘Other officers and a man in a white shirt took photos, they kept moving around a lot and had a blue sheet on a table,’ they said.

‘They then moved the table under the gazebo and placed a white sheet up.’

Police are urging the public to come forward with any information by calling Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.