A man has been charged with attempted murder after two women were stabbed in Mount Isa early this morning.
It will be alleged shortly before 5am an altercation occurred at a Pelican Road residence, during which two women received multiple stab wounds.
A 35-year-old woman was transported to Mount Isa Hospital and then airlifted to Townsville University Hospital where she remains in a critical but stable condition.
An 18-year-old woman remains in Mount Isa Hospital in a stable condition.
A 36-year-old man surrendered to the Mount Isa Police Station a short time later and has been charged with two counts of attempted murder (domestic violence) and one count each of rape (domestic violence) and breach of a domestic violence order.
He will appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court tomorrow, September 6.
The women and man were known to each other.
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.
