Lady lifeless in northern Brisbane suburb The Hole, man arrested at airport

A lady is lifeless following an alleged assault at a suburban dwelling in Brisbane’s north.

Police and paramedics had been referred to as to a home on Chestnut Place in The Hole simply earlier than 4.30 this afternoon.

The 79-year-old lady was discovered unresponsive and he or she died on the scene.

Police say a 40-year-old man was arrested at Brisbane Worldwide Airport by federal police this night.

Physique found by neighbour

Detective Performing Inspector Mick Jones stated “an area resident” found the girl’s physique within the entrance yard “with severe stab wounds believed to have led to her demise”.

He stated police will allege the suspect was recognized to the deceased and was not her companion.

“There is a home relationship between the 2,” he stated.

He stated there was no home violence order between the topic and the deceased.

Detective Performing Inspector Jones stated police would allege the weapon used was left on the scene.

A big police presence was energetic within the space all through the night, together with sniffer canines and a police helicopter, Detective Performing Inspector Jones stated.

“We had different investigations taking place within the background which indicated [the suspect] was now not at this location,” he stated.

“Because of this we pulled some workers to the airport space and that man was situated.”

Investigators stay on the home the place a criminal offense scene has been declared.