Overview

• Claire Austin, a 38-year-old marketing professional, died on April 15 after a severe arm injury sustained while allegedly fleeing a domestic violence incident in her Sydney apartment.
• NSW Police have launched Strike Force Lyndoch to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, which they have labeled as suspicious.
• Austin's partner, Lee Loughlin, was taken in for questioning but released without charge; police have not made any arrests in the case.
• A protective apprehended violence order filed by police on Austin’s behalf against Loughlin was formally withdrawn and dismissed on April 17.
• Austin, originally from the UK, had recently started working as a senior event producer at The Misfits Media in Sydney.