Police Update 1: Homicide Investigation At Cairns

Police have charged a woman following investigations into the death of a 67-year-old woman from Bungalow yesterday afternoon.

It will be alleged that emergency services were called to a Joan Street address on September 23, following reports a woman had sustained a life-threatening head injury.

Emergency services attempted to revive the woman; however, she was declared deceased at the scene a short time later.

Following investigations, officers arrested and charged a 25-year-old Cairns North woman with murder (domestic violence offence).

She is due to appear before Cairns Magistrates Court today, September 24.

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 or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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