A 29-year-old North Brisbane man has had his charge upgraded to murder following an alleged serious domestic and family violence (DFV) assault in Upper Kedron on August 17.
It will be alleged the man was involved in an altercation with a 61-year-old woman known to him inside a home in Upper Kedron shortly before 5.45am.
Police allege the 61-year-old woman sustained critical head injuries from the altercation.
The woman was initially transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition; however, Police will allege she succumbed to her injuries and passed away in hospital on August 26.
At the time, the 29-year-old man was charged with one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offence.
Following extensive investigations by Ferny Grove's Criminal Investigation Branch, including their newly established DFV team, his charge was upgraded to one count of murder domestic violence offence, October 19.
The matter is due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, October 25.
By raising awareness of DFV and what a healthy relationship looks like, the QPS aims to empower community members to seek support if they identify unhealthy behaviours in their relationship.
A healthy relationship is trusting, supportive and safe. No one should be scared by their partner or someone in their family.
Whether you're an officer, community member, or organisation, everyone has a role to play in ending DFV.
Reporting DFV -reach out
If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic and family violence, we encourage you to report it to police or access support services:
o If the incident is happening now, or if there is immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
o For non-urgent domestic and family violence matters, contact Policelink anytime on 131 444.
o If making a phone call or visiting a police station isn't a safe option, you can request contact with police online for non-urgent domestic and family violence.
Download the 'Be There' app to know what to say or how to 'be there' for a loved one, friend or colleague.
Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is impacted by domestic and family violence.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2401391008
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.
