South Townsville man charged with murder after alleged stabbing

Police have charged a 44-year-old man with murder on Sunday afternoon following fatal alleged stabbing in Mundingburra.

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POLICE have charged a 44-year-old South Townsville man with murder following the death of a 52-year-old man in Mundingburra on Saturday.

Police attend the scene of fatal stabbing on China St, Mundingburra. Picture: Cameron Bates

Homicide investigators were called to the scene at a China Street address on Saturday afternoon after an alleged argument between the two men turned fatal.

The 44-year-old was charged on Sunday afternoon with one count each of murder, possessing dangerous drugs and possess tainted property.

He was refused bail and will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday.

Investigations are continuing.

Originally published as South Townsville man charged with murder after alleged stabbing