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Queensland Police investigate death of 47-year-old woman in Garbutt

Police are investigating the death of a woman after officers were called to a unit to perform a welfare check.

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A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found during a welfare check in far north Queensland.

Emergency services were called to a unit on Chandler St, Garbutt, in Townsville, to perform a welfare check about 1.45pm on Monday.

Queensland Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old woman in Garbutt. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell
Queensland Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old woman in Garbutt. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Queensland Police discovered the body of a 47-year-old woman at the home.

A crime scene was declared and homicide investigation into the circumstances of the death are continuing.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact police.

Originally published as Queensland Police investigate death of 47-year-old woman in Garbutt

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