Innisfail detectives have charged a man with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) in relation to an alleged stabbing in Innisfail overnight.
At approximately 11pm (November 12) a 32-year-old man attended the Innisfail Police Station with a wound to his hand.
Police transported the man to Innisfail Hospital for treatment.
Following investigations, police attended a local address where they declared a crime scene just before midnight.
A short time later, a 23-year-old woman was located at a different property in a nearby street with multiple wounds to her upper body.
She was transported to Innisfail Hospital but was later flown to Townsville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police will allege a man and woman were involved in an altercation during which time the woman sustained stab wounds before she managed to flee from the property.
The 32-year-old man is expected to appear at Innisfail Magistrates Court tomorrow (November 14).
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to .
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline:
- DVConnect Mensline:
- 1800 RESPECT:
More information is also available from the .
