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The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla - 270km (168 miles) west of Brisbane.

The offenders are still at large, the police said at a news conference. Residents are being told to remain indoors "until further notice".

Katarina Carroll, Queensland Police Commissioner, said four police officers attended the property.

One received a "bullet graze", while another escaped the property. Both are receiving treatment in hospital, she said.

The Vanuatu Daily Post reported that police in Santo were accused by villagers in part of the Big Bay bush area of assault, using firearms and burning property while on a call-out.

Commissioner of Police Robson Iavro said officers were deployed to the area in response to a land dispute.

However he said at least 14 police personnel had now been suspended after initial investigations.

The commissioner, who said the investigation was continuing, conveyed the force's regret that families in the village concerned had been victims of police conduct.

Ol 11 officers ia oli arrive long Vanuatu long namba 3 February 2017 mo welcome blong olgeta I tekem ples long Vansec house long 12 February 2017.

Ceremony blong welcomem back ol officers ia, Acting Commissioner blong Police nao hemi organisem mo hemi congratulatem olgeta from high performance we oli bin putum aot taem oli stap long mission blong leftemap nem blong Vanuatu.

Hemi continue blong talem tankiu long ol support mo prayers we ol families oli save mekem mo commitment blong olgeta kasem taem ol officers ia oli kam bak.

The men were among eight officers on trial for the rape and sexual assault of Mr Soko and Senjeli Boila in August 2014.

Fiji Village reports three of the police officers were found not guilty by the assessors.

Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge will deliver his judgement on Friday after a month long trial.

Fijivillage reports the five police officers found guilty are Penaia Drauna, Filise Vere, Viliame Vereivalu, Jona Davonu and Senitiki Natakasavu, and the soldier is Pita Matairavula, who is a former body guard of the prime minister.