Homemade bomb explodes in teenager’s face

A teenager north of the coast has been rushed to hospital after a homemade explosive device blew up in his face, causing burns to his face and arms.

Paramedics were called to Browns Plains address around 2:15 am following the explosion.

It is unknown how the explosion occurred or what the 16-year-old was doing with device.

The teen received suffered serious burns to his face and arms. He is  in a stable condition at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.