A man arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm as part of a Sunshine Coast sudden death investigation has had that charge upgraded to acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
The 58-year-old remains remanded in custody to reappear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 6.
Investigations into the circumstances of the woman’s death are underway and a post-mortem is yet to be completed.
Emergency services were called to a Gannawarra Street address at Currimundi at about 4.40pm on Sunday, December 22, following reports of a disturbance.
A 47-year-old woman was located at the address with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.
The woman passed away in hospital the next day.
The 58-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene.
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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies: DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811, DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636, 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732, and 13YARN: 13 92 76.
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
Quote this reference number: QP2402217327
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