Police confirm domestic violence reports received before murder of Brisbane mother and children

Police have confirmed Rowan Baxter had been reported for domestic violence prior to Wednesday's horrific murders.

Hannah Baxter and her three children, Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4, and Trey, 3.

Hannah Clarke and her three children, Aaliyah, six, Laianah, four, and Trey, three. Source: Facebook

Queensland police had received reports of domestic violence before Rowan Baxter doused his children and wife in petrol and set them alight.

Detective Inspector Mark Thompson said both Hannah Baxter and her estranged husband Rowan had been referred to support services in the lead-up to their deaths.

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