A Mount Gambier man is likely to be charged with murder following the death of a woman today.
Yesterday, Thursday 13 December, Limestone Coast CIB detectives arrested a 27-year-old Mount Gambier man and charged him with aggravated serious assault with intent on a 25-year-old Mount Gambier woman. He was refused police bail.
Sadly, the victim of the assault died this afternoon.
The arrested man appeared in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court today, where he was remanded in custody until Monday. At that time, it is expected that charges will be amended to murder.
The investigation is ongoing. Major Crime detectives have attended Mount Gambier and are assisting local detectives with the investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at
