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Police declare crime scene, charge man after fatal incident in Vincent

A 41-year-old woman has died in hospital after she sustained serious injuries in a shocking alleged domestic violence-related attack in Townsville over the weekend.

A woman has died from life-threatening injuries police alleged she sustained in a domestic violence related attack. Photo: QPS.
A woman has died from life-threatening injuries police alleged she sustained in a domestic violence related attack. Photo: QPS.

A 41-year-old woman has died in hospital after she sustained serious injuries in a shocking alleged domestic violence-related attack in Townsville over the weekend.

The woman was transported to hospital around 2pm on Saturday, October 19.

She was declared deceased at Townsville University Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, October 22.

A 42-year-old Vincent man has been charged with grievous bodily harm (domestic violence) by detectives from Townsville’s Criminal Investigation Branch.

The man appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, October 21.

Police are continuing to provide support to the family of the victim, who have requested privacy at this time.

Witnesses, or anyone with information or relevant footage, are urged to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hr per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2401795180

leighton.smith@news.com.au

Originally published as Police declare crime scene, charge man after fatal incident in Vincent

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