Suspicious Death - Humpty Doo

Major Crime Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a 68-year-old man overnight.

Police and St John Ambulance attended the Humpty Doo residence around 9:00pm following a report of an assault.

Unfortunately the man was declared deceased on arrival.

A crime scene was established and held overnight.

Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Allen said a 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with manslaughter.

He has been remanded in custody until 27 December.

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