Brisbane kitchenhand charged with attempting to kill waitress

Friday, 13 February 2026 18:06

A kitchenhand has been charged with attempted murder, after he allegedly tried to kill a waitress at a Brisbane leagues club, hours after he was sacked.

Police say 33-year-old Cameron Clark was fired from the Easts Leagues Club in Coorparoo about 2pm yesterday for inappropriate behaviour towards a 20-year-old colleague.

They allege he came back to the club just after 5pm with a carving knife, targeting and attacking the woman in a hallway.

She was stabbed in the head, hands and wrist.

One of the chefs stood in to protect her and was stabbed in the hip as the woman attempted to get away.

Clark allegedly then followed the woman into the dining area and attacked her again in front of dozens of patrons.

A group of bystanders jumped in to restrain him before police arrived.

"For everyone in the club yesterday afternoon, this is a life-altering event," Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said.

"Those people that were physically injured, those people that witnessed the event, they will forever remember what occurred yesterday."

The woman, from Norman Park, has undergone surgery today and is in a stable condition.

The alleged attacker remains in hospital under police guard.

He has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, unlawful stalking, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, unlawful wounding and going armed to cause fear.

He is due to appear in court on Monday.

The 61-year-old chef was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The club reopened today and said it is working to support staff.

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