A man has died and a homicide investigation is underway following a domestic violence related incident at Marsden this morning, June 13.
At approximately 1am, police were called to a property along Redwood Street following reports a serious assault had occurred.
Upon arrival, police arrested a 30-year-old Marsden man and he is assisting police with inquiries.
A short time later, a 67-year-old Marsden man was located deceased in the backyard.
A 60-year-old Marsden woman was also located at the property and was not physically injured.
The three people are believed to be known to each other.
A crime scene has been declared while officers work to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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.
