Homicide Investigation, Burpengary East

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman.

Initial information indicates around 9.20am, police responded to an address in Bramston Court to conduct a welfare check.

Upon arrival, police located the man and the woman, both aged in their seventies and with serious head injuries.

The man was declared deceased at the scene.

The woman was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Police have taken a 26-year-old Boondall man into custody.

A crime scene has been declared and the investigation is ongoing.

Police do not believe there is any threat to the public.

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