Woman’s body found during welfare check

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder after police discovered the body of a woman inside a home during a welfare check.

Queensland Police were called to a home on Flinders Drive, Leichhardt, in Ipswich, about 9.15am on Monday.

After a relative requested the welfare check, police found the body of 28-year-old woman and a crime scene was declared.

Police were able to track a 36-year-old man travelling in a Toyota sedan with the help of Polair.

After a tyre deflation device was deployed, before the Toyota sedan came to a stop at Ipswich Boonah Rd at Peak Crossing about 10.15am.

The vehicle has been towed for forensic examination as investigations continue.

Police have since charged the Leichhardt man with murder (domestic violence offence) and dangerous operation of a vehicle.

Detective Acting Superintendent Garry Watts said police will allege the woman had been stabbed several times.

Police are still searching for a knife believed to be connected to the alleged killing and any other items of interest at Wyaralong Dam.

The 28-year-old woman and the 36-year-old man were in a de-facto relationship, and had been visited by police last week.

“I can tell you that the police had attended that address in the last week as a result of information received,” Superintendent Watts said.

“However no offences were detected. An investigation was conducted but there was no action taken.

“I am satisfied that the response that we provided last week was in accordance with our policies, and the appropriate action was taken but as you can imagine the entirety of the relationship between these two people will form part of our brief of evidence and will undergo scrutiny by the coroner.”

The man is set to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on July 16.

Anyone with information that could assist with police investigations, is urged to contact police.