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Torquay Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Alleged Assault in Hervey Bay

The 57-year-old was refused bail ahead of a Hervey Bay Magistrates Court appearance.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded to Torquay Terrace about 2:37pm Thursday following reports of a disturbance.
  • Police allege the 40-year-old Pialba man was assaulted at a Fraser Street address, fled to Torquay Terrace, and died shortly after being found conscious.
  • Three crime scenes were declared across the area, including the Fraser Street property, the Torquay Terrace location, and an ambulance used in treatment.
  • Investigators say injuries are consistent with a strike from a non-edged, non-firearm object and believe the weapon was a baton or pole that has not been recovered.
  • Queensland Police report no ongoing threat to public safety and urge anyone with dashcam or CCTV from 2pm to 3pm to contact Crime Stoppers.