Police update 1: Homicide investigation at Hamilton 21 December

Police have charged a 55-year-old Hamilton woman following an alleged fatal stabbing in Hamilton this morning.

It will be alleged the 55-year-old woman entered a unit on Oxford Street around 8.45am this morning and stabbed the 43-year-old resident.

It will be alleged the two women were known to each other but not in a familial setting.

The 43-year-old Hamilton woman passed away from her injuries.

The 55-year-old Hamilton woman has been charged with one count each of murder and enter with intent.

She is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, December 22.

Earlier:

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