Brisbane real estate director Ajay Malik faces a lengthy recovery after two dogs attacked him during an evening run through a suburban park, leaving him with serious injuries to his face and arms.
Malik was attacked at Seventh Brigade Park in Chermside, in Brisbane’s north, on Friday, 16 October.
Emergency services were called to the area near Kittyhawk Drive at approximately 6.15pm. He was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
Subsequent reporting described his condition as stable, although he remained in hospital.
Evening run ends in emergency hospital treatment
According to The New Daily’s report, which cited Seven Network and News Corp coverage, Malik was running along a bikeway through the park when the dogs attacked.
His wife told Seven that the family had been shocked and traumatised, with a long recovery ahead.
The reported improvement from critical to stable condition is encouraging, but does not diminish the seriousness of his injuries.
The attack happened during a recreational run. It has not been reported as an incident connected with a property inspection, listing appointment or other agency work.
Who is Ajay Malik?
Artier Property Group’s official website identifies Malik as a director of the business.
The agency operates in the Brisbane property market, with its North Lakes office serving the surrounding area.
His professional profile describes work with residential buyers, sellers and investors, including clients purchasing apartments, investment properties and family homes.
For colleagues and clients, the news concerns a familiar member of their property community facing a substantial personal ordeal.
Readers can follow broader industry coverage through Property Noise’s Australian real estate news.
Both dogs captured after police search
The New Daily reported that one dog was captured on Friday night, while the second was located on Saturday.
Police had initially warned the public while an animal remained loose. Following the captures, Queensland Police said there were no ongoing public safety concerns.
Both dogs reportedly survived being shot during the police response, received veterinary treatment and were transferred into Brisbane City Council’s care.
According to the published reporting, council issued destruction orders, with the owner given an opportunity to appeal.
Body discovered nearby: Questions remain unresolved
Officers subsequently discovered the body of another man in bushland near the park.
Earlier reporting said police did not believe the death and the attack were connected. However, Monday’s reporting introduced an important development.
News Corp reported that Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said investigators could not rule out the dogs having interacted with the deceased before or after his death. Further forensic work was underway.
That does not establish that the dogs killed the man. The circumstances of his death remained under investigation in the reporting reviewed for this article.
The deceased man and Malik are separate individuals. Their cases should not be conflated while investigators determine what happened.
Dog owner expresses distress
The New Daily reported that the dogs’ owner, Layla Evans, said she was devastated by the attack.
Evans said she had been staying in a tent in the park and that the animals had escaped. She described relying on them for personal protection.
Her account is the owner’s explanation, rather than an established finding about how the attack occurred.
The publication also reported that her arrest concerned an unrelated matter. It should not be presented as a charge arising from Malik’s injuries.
A personal tragedy for a member of the property industry
Property Noise has previously examined personal safety in A chilling reminder of the risks real estate agents face every day.
Those discussions concern workplace risks. Malik’s experience is different: he was reportedly exercising in a public park.
The immediate focus remains his recovery and support for his family, alongside the authorities’ investigation.
Further updates will be needed to establish his progress, the outcome of the council process concerning the dogs and the circumstances surrounding the separate death.
Source acknowledgement: Based on The New Daily’s report dated 19 October 2026, which cited Seven Network and News Corp, subsequent News Corp reporting, and Artier Property Group’s official team profile. Property Noise has not independently obtained medical records or interviewed those involved. The investigation remains ongoing.