Detectives from the Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 63-year-old Bayview Heights man with murder following the death of a 69-year-old Cairns North man this morning, 2 December.

Around 3am, emergency services were called to a Yara Street property following reports the 69-year-old man sustained a stab wounds.

Upon arrival, the man was located deceased.

A crime scene was declared, and the 63-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene.

It will be alleged the men were known to each other.

The man was charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence).

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow, 3 December.

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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:

More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.

Quote this reference number: QP2502183751

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