Police update: Homicide, Pimlico

Detectives have charged a man following the death of a 49-year-old woman in Townsville this morning.

Police were called to the Pimlico address around 1am after a woman sustained fatal stab wounds.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 40-year-old Mount Isa man has been charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence) to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, February 24.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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