A woman has died and a man has been charged with murder following a domestic violence incident in the state's south yesterday.
About 12pm yesterday (Sunday 7 January 2024), emergency services were called to a home on Bribbaree Road, Bribbaree - 50 km northwest of Young - following reports a woman had been injured in a house fire.
Police arrived to find a 65-year-old woman suffering severe burns.
She was treated at the scene before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and with the assistance of the State Crime Command, detectives attached to The Hume Police District commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries and an appeal for information, a 42-year-old man was arrested at Parkes Police Station.
Around 3am today (Monday 8 January 2024), police were informed the woman died in hospital.
The man was charged with murder (DV), cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder (DV), damage property by fire/explosion greater than $15,000 (DV), and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV).
He was refused bail to appear before Parkes Local Court today (Monday 8 January 2024).
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
