Murder charges after man killed in North Queensland Thai restaurant stabbing
A man has been charged with murder and other offences after another man was found dead at a Thai restaurant in Townsville.
A 31-year-old man allegedly entered the Joy Thai Restaurant on Thuringowa Dr in Kirwan just after 4.40pm on Monday and stabbed a 26-year-old man known to him, according to Queensland Police.
“Despite attempts to revive the man, he was declared deceased at the scene,” Police said.
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“No one else was physically injured during the incident,” police said.
The man is scheduled to appear before the Townsville Magistrates Court today.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
