<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A 12-year-old girl accused of attempting to murder her foster carer by stabbing her in the chest has withdrawn her bail application.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was not required to appear in Ipswich Children's Court west of </span><a href="http://www.9news.com.au/brisbane" rel="" target="" title="Brisbane"><span>Brisbane</span></a><span> today for the ongoing hearing of her bail application.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>On August 17 emergency services were called to the Augustine Heights suburb of </span><a href="http://www.9news.com.au/ipswich" rel="" target="" title="Ipswich"><span>Ipswich</span></a><span> where a 55-year-old woman was found with a stab wound.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/erin-patterson-dangerous-inmate-only-cell-contact-for-mushroom-killer/9a992bf7-c2d3-4578-bb08-514649c9a4b5" target="_blank"><strong><span>Dangerous inmate only cell contact for mushroom killer</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The girl, who lived with the alleged victim, was charged with attempted murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Magistrate Dennis Kinsella previously heard the girl allegedly took the vehicle with the aim of travelling to an equine therapy centre.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The woman was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/ipswich-girl-accused-of-attempted-murder-withdraws-bail-bid-queensland-court-news/0ab6da87-b76f-45c1-9be8-0eb263d8c6a5" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The girl had applied for bail last week but Kinsella had adjourned his decision to wait for a mental health assessment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The girl's new representative, Legal Aid solicitor Kate Jamieson, said she would withdraw the bail application rather than keep it at a part-heard status.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I was allocated in-house (to the case) at about 4pm yesterday. We're not in a position to proceed with the bail application today," Jamieson said today.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A police prosecutor previously told Kinsella she opposed bail as the girl posed an unacceptable risk of offending or endangering the community if released.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The girl's previous defence solicitor, Lachlan Smith, told Kinsella his client had previously been diagnosed with ADHD and autism but had been attending school and treatment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Jamieson today asked prosecutors to provide her a brief of evidence in the case, and if the vehicle theft and attempted murder charges were related.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There is a factual nexus in the sense that it seems to be the circumstances that led up to the allegation of attempted murder," Kinsella said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He ordered a brief of evidence be provided to the girl's solicitor by September 30.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She was remanded in custody ahead of the case's next court mention on October 7.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If convicted of attempted murder, the girl faces a potential maximum sentence of a life term under the Queensland government's "adult crime, adult time" laws.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Support is available from the</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service</span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>at</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" title="https://www.1800respect.org.au/"><strong><span>1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)</span></strong></a><strong><span>.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.</span></strong></div></div>