Police have charged a 45-year-old man following the death of a man in Manly West yesterday, 28 September.

Around 1am yesterday morning, a 44-year-old man sustained a number of stab wounds near a shopping centre car park on Trevally Crescent.

He was declared deceased upon police arrival.

It is alleged a 45-year-old man fled the scene on foot before grabbing an 18-year-old woman not known to him and attempting to sexually assault her on Miles Crescent around 2am.

A member of the public intervened and called police who quicky responded and arrested the man at the scene.

The woman was transported to Redlands Hospital for treatment.

A 45-year-old Wynnum man has been charged with one count each of murder, assault with intent to commit rape, indecent act in any place to which the public are permitted access and obstruct a police officer.

He is due to appear before Cleveland Magistrates Court today, 29 September.

Earlier:

Sudden death investigation, Manly West

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.

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If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.

If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

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