Police have charged a man following extensive investigations into the death of a 39-year-old woman from Palm Island.
It will be alleged that emergency services were called to a Clump Road residence on September 1, following reports the woman had sustained a life-threatening head injury.
She was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital for treatment, however passed away from her injuries on September 3.
Following extensive investigations, officers arrested and charged a 36-year-old Palm Island man with murder (domestic violence offence) on September 16.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear next before Townsville Magistrates Court on November 5.
It will be further alleged the woman and man were known to each other.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs 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.
