Police have charged a man with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) following an incident in Mount Isa overnight.
At approximately 10.30pm on Friday, December 30, police were called to Burke Street following reports of a serious assault.
Upon police arrival, a male in his 40s was located with multiple stab wounds and was transported to the Mount Isa Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
A woman in her 20s was located nearby with multiple stab wounds and was also transported to the Mount Isa Hospital where she remains in a stable condition.
Police arrested a 23-year-old Soldiers Hill man at the scene.
He has been charged with one count each of attempted murder (DV offence), contravention of a DV order (aggravated offence) and acts intended to maim.
He is expected to next appear at Mount Isa Magistrates Court on February 13.
Quote this reference number: QP2202235939
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
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
