Murder accused Arthur James Spencer has matter mentioned in Rockhampton Supreme Court

A court has heard an alleged murder case is “progressing” following an update from the accused’s legal team. Here’s what we know.

Detectives investigating the death of a man at Depot Hill. The 56-year-old man was located with facial injuries at a residence on Campbell Street at around 9.30pm on April 16.

A court has been updated on the progress of an alleged 2019 Depot Hill murder.

Arthur James Spencer had his matter mentioned in the Rockhampton Supreme Court on Monday.

In 2019, Spencer was charged with one count of murder after his housemate, 56-year-old Edward Bashford, was found seriously injured in a room he rented on Campbell Street on April 16.

Mr Bashford died at the scene.

Spencer’s barrister, Scott Moon, told the court a pathology report he had been waiting for had been received and a submission had been sent to the prosecution.

Mr Moon said the matter was “progressing” and how the matter would progress next would come down to if the prosecution accepted his submission or not.

The matter was adjourned to be mentioned again on December 12.

Spencer was remanded in custody.