Murder charge laid after man dies of stab wounds

A man has been accused of murder after allegedly stabbing another man during an argument at an inner-city Brisbane unit in the early hours of Sunday.

Detective Acting Inspector Murray O’Connell said a 39-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and back at a unit on Hamilton Place, in Bowen Hills, about 4.15am on Sunday.

The 39-year-old, from West End, was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition but died shortly after arriving.

“Early investigations indicate that the man was involved in an argument with two other people in the unit prior to being stabbed,” O’Connell said.

Acting Detective Inspector Murray O’Connell said an argument broke out before the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man on Sunday.Credit: Queensland Police

He said it appeared the 39-year-old had tried to leave the unit after being injured, resulting in a “traumatic” scene.

A 22-year-old Bowen Hills man was charged with murder and was set to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.

A 45-year-old woman who was also at the apartment was assisting police with inquiries on Sunday.

O’Connell said the 22-year-old and 45-year-old were believed by police to have been living in the apartment, and knew the victim.

He said it was not clear why the three people were in the apartment at that time on Sunday, although the three might have been socialising before returning to the apartment.

He said police did not suspect any romantic involvement between the three people, and none of the three had any criminal history.

Police did not know who had called emergency services.

Officers were still taking statements and doorknocking around the area on Sunday afternoon, and the crime scene remained active.

“It will take some time to process the crime scene ... so they will be there for a while,” O’Connell said.

He said that anyone who had further information and might have been “missed” by investigators should contact police on 13 14 44, or make a report online.

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