Police have charged a man following a wounding incident at Brinsmead overnight.
Around 9.20pm, police were called to an address on Meston Crescent following reports that a woman had been seriously injured.
Police arrived and located a 57-year-old woman with a number of wounds.
She was transported to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition.
A 52-year-old Brinsmead man who is known to the woman has been charged with one count of acts intended to maim – domestic violence offence.
Bail has been refused and he is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, 22 June.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2601184896
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, report it to police at www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence and reach out to support services.
If domestic violence is occurring now and someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
For all other DFV-related matters, phone police on 131 444, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
- Diverse Voices: 1800 184 527
- Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 651 192
Further information and local support service contact details are available at www.qld.gov.au/need-to-know.
